Project Engineer

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

28d•$98,835 - $146,276

About The Position

The Project Engineer functions as a design and construction manager in the delivery of NTMWD Capital Improvements Plan projects. Assignments primarily involve water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, and may also include solid waste and other special projects. This position is intended for an engineering professional with technical expertise and more than five years of experience who is looking to develop project-management capabilities and manage projects from concept through construction. Working under the direction of an Engineering Program Manager, the Project Engineer leads delivery of many of the organization’s projects. The role offers increased responsibility, professional development, and potential promotional opportunities based on professional achievements and tenure. It differs from the Associate Engineer position in project size and complexity, autonomy in engineering decisions, required professional accreditation, and experience.

Requirements

Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or another related engineering field from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineering registration for a minimum of two years, or a minimum of six years of progressive experience in project management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or current Professional Engineer licensure in another state and 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

Perform project management functions for capital improvement projects from inception through design, procurement, construction, startup, commissioning, and handover to Operations.
Lead the 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 accurate project records in NTMWD’s project management system, including correspondence, reports, design documents, schedules, and project cost updates.
Participate in and document project meetings, including design review and construction progress meetings.
Manage construction delivery with attention to 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 to address operational impacts and assist with tie-ins and facility shutdowns.
Manage project completion, including startup, testing, commissioning, and review of final record drawings.
Perform and/or manage special projects and studies as needed.
Lead project chartering meetings, develop requests for interviews, and potentially participate in selecting professional services contracts.
Perform other duties as assigned.