Municipal Wastewater Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Municipal Water / Wastewater

📍 Houston, TX

A leading employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer to join its growing water and wastewater practice. The organisation delivers multidisciplinary infrastructure solutions across public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on sustainable water management, treatment systems, and environmental compliance.

This is an opportunity to take a senior technical role within a collaborative team environment, supporting the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support design work for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments as required
• Perform hydraulic modelling and wastewater flow analysis
• Develop cost estimates, specifications, and construction contract documents
• Support bidding, procurement, and construction-phase services
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, geotechnical, structural, and electrical engineers
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in a professional capacity
• Assist with project scheduling, cost tracking, and delivery oversight
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineering staff

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (15+ preferred)
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas required
• Strong background in water/wastewater design and delivery
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Adobe)
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS preferred
• Willingness to undertake occasional local travel for site visits and client meetings
• Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented, self-driven approach

What’s on Offer

• Base salary starting north of $130k depending on experience
• Employee-ownership
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement contributions, and paid leave