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Project Engineer – Water Treatment Facility

Duration: 1+ Year Contract (opportunity for long-term)

•Industry: Water Treatment / Public Works / Construction

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a major water treatment facility project in Asheville, NC. This long-term contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while enjoying flexibility, strong benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and review technical studies, submittals, and design plans for public works and private development projects.

+ Ensure engineering deliverables align with contract requirements and project timelines.

+ 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 issues during construction.

+ Manage day-to-day 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 handling 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 work at a water treatment facility in Asheville, NC.

+ Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off.

+ Comprehensive benefits package.

+ Supportive, high-retention culture with a focus on professional development and internal mobility.

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 1, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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