Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Ardurra is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to join our growing team in Spokane, WA.

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships.

Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities.

Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Primary Function

Feeling like the only way up is into project management, but your passion lies in deep technical design? Ardurra offers a technical leadership track where you can steer complex infrastructure solutions, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and see your expertise directly improve the communities we serve.

Join our Water/Wastewater group in Spokane, WA 

Primary Duties 


* Provide technical leadership and direction from concept through construction close‑out


* Lead advanced analyses, modeling, and design reviews for complex public‑works projects


* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to achieve project goals and maintain schedule/budget integrity


* Develop and maintain project technical standards, QA/QC procedures, and innovation initiatives


* Mentor and empower junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence

Education and Experience Requirements


* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related


* Washington or Idaho PE license required (or ability to obtain within 18 months)


* 5-15 years experience in public works


* Proven record of leading the design and construction of water, wastewater, water‑resources, and related infrastructure projects


* Demonstrated technical leadership and team guidance skills


* Familiarity with land‑use codes and submittal processes highly beneficial


* Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 annually.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.

We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in ...