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title: 'Senior Project Engineer at Designworks Talent'
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# Senior Project Engineer at Designworks Talent

- **Company:** Designworks Talent
- **Location:** Akron, OH
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/designworkstalent/6490064d-84ca-497c-9c32-c15f49ea1581

## Job description

## TITLE: PROJECT ENGINEER / SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

## DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING – WATER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE

## LOCATION: AKRON, OH

## EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME

WORK ARRANGEMENT: ON-SITE WITH TRAVEL AND FIELD WORK

## COMPENSATION: $70K – $130K (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE)

## + BONUS + BENEFITS

## OVERVIEW

Join a growing Utility Infrastructure team delivering impactful water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that directly support public health and sustainable communities. This role is designed for engineers at varying experience levels, from developing professionals building technical depth to seasoned engineers leading complex design efforts.

You will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating with Project Managers and senior technical staff while gaining increasing ownership based on your experience level.

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, including distribution systems, pumping stations, treatment facilities, green infrastructure, and utility relocations
- Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, calculations, permitting documents, and construction exhibits
- Perform engineering calculations, technical evaluations, and product research (increasing in complexity with experience)
- Interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, constructible designs
- Identify design challenges and develop practical, efficient, and innovative solutions
- Collaborate with Project Managers on technical execution, planning, and problem-solving
- Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field reports
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners for seamless project delivery
- Contribute to quality assurance through review of engineering documents and deliverables
- Mentor and support junior staff (senior-level expectation; developing skill at PE level)
- Serve as technical representative of firm at all required project meetings, presentations, and public hearings

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Experience range:
- Project Engineer: ~4+ years of relevant experience
- Senior Project Engineer: 10+ years of diversified experience
- Background in water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal or public utility projects
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and infrastructure best practices
- Proven ability to handle increasing technical complexity and project responsibility with experience
- Active involvement or interest in professional organizations (e.g., WEF, AWWA, ASCE)
- Travel: Occasional day trips to project sites and client meetings
- Field Work: Occasional site assessment, field measurements, construction observation

## WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Purpose-driven work: Design infrastructure that directly improves public health, sustainability, and quality of life

- Growth and mentorship: Learn from senior engineers while building leadership and technical expertise
- Ownership and impact: Take real responsibility for projects, not just pieces of them
- Collaborative culture: Work with cross-functional teams that value communication and shared success
- Variety and challenge: No two projects are the same, keeping your work engaging and meaningful
- Career momentum: Clear opportunities to advance technically and professionally

## About Designworks Talent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Designworks Talent provides custom, AI-enhanced recruiting solutions and enterprise workforce strategies to help companies hire smarter, faster, and with greater precision.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Staffing and Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Enterprise Workforce Solutions
- **Target customers**: B2B; high-growth startups to global enterprises, including HR and Talent Acquisition teams
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Exceptional teams build exceptional companies. We combine human expertise with AI to help you hire smarter, faster, and with greater precision." [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO)**: Scalable, end-to-end recruiting that acts as an extension of the client's team, managing part or all of the hiring process to reduce costs and improve candidate experience. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Recruiting Strategy & Consulting**: Design of systems and strategies for hiring, including process design, interview best practices, employer branding, tech stack selection, budget planning, and workforce forecasting. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Executive Search**: Confidential, precision-focused search for senior-level executives (C-suite, VP, Director roles) with an emphasis on cultural alignment. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Direct Hire Placement**: Full-time placements for core teams across engineering, operations, finance, HR, and more, focused on skill and cultural fit. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Fractional & Interim Talent**: Agile, flexible recruiting support for early-stage startups, scaling companies, or those navigating key transitions. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Early Stage Start-Up Solution**: End-to-end recruiting function tailored to tech startups, from sourcing and interviewing to closing critical hires. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not disclosed (Privately held, bootstrapped or self-funded)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew by 50% year-over-year (from 2 to 3 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc). Website traffic grew 69% month-over-month with 708 monthly visits [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc). Employer rating of 5.0/5.0 based on 3 reviews [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI + Human Expertise**: Combines AI-driven tools with deep recruiting expertise to cut time-to-fill and deliver top talent quickly. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Flexible Engagement Models**: Offers full-service searches, project-based hiring, and a pay-as-you-go model, providing clients with on-demand support without long-term commitments. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Customized Solutions**: Every search is tailored to the client's goals, culture, and growth stage, avoiding a cookie-cutter approach. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Agile Talent Strategies**: Delivers flexibility, speed, and continuous improvement, partnering with a range of organizations from startups to global enterprises. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the business through a flexible, on-demand recruiting model that appeals to companies of all sizes.
- Expanding into new markets and verticals by leveraging AI and data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency.
- Building long-term partnerships with clients by focusing on candidate experience, employer branding, and strategic workforce planning.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High employee satisfaction with a 5.0/5.0 rating across work-life balance, compensation, and culture [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace model, with offices in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Palm Springs [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).
- **Team**: Small, agile team (3 employees) offering a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment with significant ownership and impact.
- **Growth**: Company is in a growth phase (50% headcount growth YoY), presenting opportunities for early employees to shape the company’s trajectory.

## Sources
1. [Designworks Talent Website](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
2. [Designworks Talent Services Page](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
3. [Designworks Talent LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc)
4. [Designworks Talent Careers on Built In](https://builtin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc)
5. [Designworks Talent Job Openings](https://www.designworkstalent.com/postions)

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