Project Engineer

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

28d•$98,835 - $146,276

About The Position

The Project Engineer serves as a design and construction manager for Capital Improvements Plan projects, primarily involving water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, with possible assignments in solid waste and other special projects. The role leads delivery of most projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and handover to Operations. Working under the direction of an Engineering Program Manager, the Project Engineer makes engineering decisions with autonomy appropriate to project size and complexity and supports continued professional development and potential advancement.

Requirements

Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or another related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineering registration for at least two years, or at least six years of progressive experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or current PE licensure in another state with the ability to obtain Texas PE licensure within six months of hire.
Experience in water/wastewater process, treatment, pumping, wastewater collection, water transmission pipeline design and construction, or electrical experience with medium- and low-voltage systems for industrial infrastructure.
Experience using engineering design and project management software.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or familiarity with project management, scheduling, estimating, modeling, and design software platforms.

Responsibilities

Manage capital improvement projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and handover to Operations.
Lead design and construction of major water and wastewater projects, ensuring conformance with NTMWD standards, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.
Review design reports, plans, and specifications for completeness and technical accuracy.
Maintain project records in NTMWD’s project management system, including correspondence, reports, design documents, schedules, and cost updates.
Participate in and document design review and construction progress meetings.
Manage construction delivery with a focus on quality, schedule, and cost control, including review of submittals, RFIs, change orders, payment applications, and field observation reports.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and other NTMWD departments regarding operational impacts, tie-ins, and facility shutdowns.
Manage project completion activities, including startup, testing, commissioning, and review of final record drawings.
Perform or manage special projects and studies.
Lead project chartering meetings, develop requests for interviews, and potentially participate in selecting professional services contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.