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Project Engineer

San Luis Obispo, California

About

Nviro delivers integrated water and wastewater treatment solutions that support a sustainable future. We simplify complex systems through a full-service approach: design, construction, operations, maintenance, compliance, and technology. Our in-house manufacturing capabilities allow us to engineer high-performance equipment tailored to the needs of both industrial facilities and municipalities. At every step, our mission is to leave systems better for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Opportunity

Join a fast-growing team of professionals committed to building smarter, more sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure. At Nviro, our approach to design, fabrication, and operations delivers high-performance treatment solutions for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients. As a Project Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in the full lifecycle of treatment system delivery—from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Design

Assist Project Managers in developing estimates, bids, and scopes of work for new projects.
Support the preparation of project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Draft engineering drawings and treatment plant layouts (using AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks).
Contribute to technical proposals and system design packages.
Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to specify reliable, cost-effective components.
Evaluate material options and support procurement decisions.

Project Support Manufacturing & Construction

Develop and update project schedules, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors.
Create and manage RFIs, submittals, and change documentation in partnership with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
Build strong working relationships across all project stakeholders—field teams, fabricators, vendors, and clients.
Develop work orders for manufacturing, track progress and perform QA/QC of completed products
Compile as-built documentation and operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals for project closeout.

Procurement

Participate in procurement strategy setting for manufacturing and technology partners
Negotiate major equipment and material purchases seeking discounts and OEM pricing
Coordinate with Div 1 Construction & Div 4 Manufacturing team members to complete purchasing activities including: creating purchase orders, tracking shipping and expediting of critical components
Align procurement timelines with production schedules
Work to improve vendor relationships, cost transparency, and material predictability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
1-4+ years of experience in project engineering, ideally in MEP trades
Interest and aptitude for learning mechanical systems
Strong working knowledge of project scheduling, estimating, and contract documents
Familiarity with engineering and drafting software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Bluebeam)
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
Able to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, team-oriented mindset
Familiarity with public works, safety regulations, and environmental permitting is a plus

To thrive in this environment, you must:

be a tenacious problem solver,
communicate clearly and professionally,
work well independently, and with a team,
exercise sound judgment,
be curious and eager to expand your technical knowledge,
care to deliver a positive client experience,
show humility by being receptive to feedback, and
be driven to have an impact.

The overall market range for this Nviro role is typically between $85,000-115,000 annually.

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