Project Engineering Technician (Entry-level)

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tempe, AZ

Reporting To: Gus Lopez

Description

Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 140 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management services. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees.

We are seeking an entry-level Project Engineering Technician to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Tempe office. (This job is not remote nor hybrid.)

Join our team as a Project Engineering Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting project management and engineering staff through all project phases—from preliminary design to construction. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

As a Project Engineering Technician, you will contribute to engineering projects by assisting with fieldwork, technical analysis, and project coordination while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering tasks on multiple projects, including design, studies, and construction administration.
• Perform field inspections, collect and analyze data, and provide support for civil, mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation design work.
• Assist with reviewing submittals, RFIs, and engineering directives/clarifications.
• Support project managers with monitoring project schedules, tracking milestones, and reporting progress.
• Prepare meeting agendas, schedule meetings, and document meeting minutes accurately.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants, contractors, and utility providers to help advance project goals.
• Support the preparation, organization, and review of technical reports, memos, and other project documents.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including other engineering disciplines, CADD technicians, and administrative staff.
• Communicate clearly with project stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and team members.

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Requirements

• Associate degree (or higher) in a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or GIS software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to document project progress effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment while managing tasks independently with guidance.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for travel to field sites.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Hands-on training and mentorship to support your growth into advanced engineering roles.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways to advance within project engineering and project management teams.
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive, collaborative work environment with a mix of office and field-based tasks.

Location:
This position is based in Phoenix/Tempe, AZ with opportunities to visit project sites in the surrounding area as needed.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.​Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus