Project Engineer

Project Engineer Water Treatment Facility

Location: Asheville, NC

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (with potential for long-term extension)

Industry: Water Treatment / Public Works / Construction

Make a Lasting Impact

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving one of Ashevilles most critical infrastructure projectsa major water treatment facility that supports public health and environmental sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and a culture that values your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review technical studies, submittals, and design plans for public and private development projects.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet contract specifications and project milestones.
• Prepare and validate engineering calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Support construction activities by attending progress meetings, reviewing shop drawings, and issuing RFI responses.
• Investigate and resolve field changes and technical challenges during construction.
• Manage daily project planning and design tasks.
• Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition and cost estimation.
• Certify engineering reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Mentor and oversee engineering interns and technical staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in water treatment, construction, and project engineering.
• Strong project and construction management capabilities.
• Proficiency in RFIs, mechanical systems, and change order processes.
• Familiarity with industrial construction and troubleshooting.
• Software proficiency: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination and electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to interpret bar graphs and apply practical problem-solving skills.

Work Environment & Benefits

• On-site presence required at the water treatment facility in Asheville, NC.
• 7-days-a-week availability is essential to support continuous operations and project momentum.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, high-retention culture focused on professional development and internal mobility.

Ready to Engineer the Future? If you're driven by purpose, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to be part of a project that truly mattersthis is your moment. Apply now and help shape the infrastructure that powers communities. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Swannanoa,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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