Civil Project Engineer - Wilmington, NC

Civil Project Engineer – Wilmington, NC

Joining The Wooten Company’s Wilmington, NC office as a Civil Project Engineer means working on innovative, team‑focused projects that deliver critical water, wastewater, and storm‑water services to local governments and private clients. This full‑time position is ideal for a professional engineer who is passionate about civil infrastructure and eager to make a community impact.

The Wooten Company is a multidisciplinary firm offering civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, and GIS services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, and private industry across the Carolinas. With a track record of securing over $600 million in grants and loans, the firm supports community growth and resilience through innovative infrastructure solutions.

As a Civil Project Engineer you will design and oversee water and wastewater utility projects, including:

• Produce Preliminary Engineering Reports and project designs for new facilities and rehabilitation work
• Prepare project manuals, construction documents, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines
• Manage project advertisement, bidding, and contracting processes
• Engage with municipal and private clients, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and support staff

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in a consulting environment
• NC‑licensed PE (or ability to obtain within one year if licensed elsewhere)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong technical expertise in water distribution, sanitary sewer design, and hydraulic modeling
• Excellent communication skills and experience presenting to clients and stakeholders
• Desire for leadership and growth into managerial roles

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with high deductibles as low as $16 per paycheck or PPO plans as low as $105 per paycheck, all featuring 80% coverage
• Prescription drug plans
• Paid life and AD&D insurance
• Paid short and long term disability
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 12 days paid time off available immediately upon hire
• Up to 4% 401(k) company match
• Lunch and Learn seminars
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration and organization reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental life insurance at low rates
• Summer flex hours and branded clothing reimbursement

The Wooten Company is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. The Wooten Company will not accept unsolicited recruiting assistance.