Water/Wastewater Project Engineer – PE

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

An established Texas civil engineering firm is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to support the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipalities, utility districts, and other utility clients.

This opportunity combines technical design, project coordination, and client interaction. It suits an engineer with a strong utility infrastructure background who wants greater project ownership and opportunities to grow in project management.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, collection and distribution systems, and pump/lift stations.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with CAD designers and engineering staff to deliver complete design packages.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support permitting and respond to agency review comments.
• Perform technical reviews and quality checks.
• Support construction-phase services, including reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active Texas PE license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Approximately 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong experience in water/wastewater utility infrastructure, with conveyance design particularly valuable.
• Ability to independently develop and review engineering designs.
• Familiarity with Texas permitting requirements and TCEQ processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Project management and client-facing experience preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on infrastructure that directly serves Texas communities.
• Build experience across design, permitting, and construction support.
• Take greater ownership of projects and client relationships.
• Collaborate with an established team of engineers and designers.
• Develop toward broader project management and technical leadership responsibilities.

Interested?

Contact Hannah Hunter at Andersen James to learn more.