Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Consor Engineers • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Professional Engineer, this role contributes to the design, analysis, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The engineer develops innovative, cost-effective solutions; prepares technical designs and specifications; and oversees the quality and accuracy of project deliverables. The role collaborates with engineers, designers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders to guide projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction while maintaining regulatory compliance and following industry best practices. It also serves as a technical resource, mentors developing engineers, supports client engagement, and helps drive successful project execution through sound engineering judgment, proactive communication, and leadership.

The position operates in a hybrid office and field environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment and may involve occasional exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Physical demands include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, and hearing, as well as occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. The role may occasionally require operating a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 4 years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and oversee engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Apply engineering principles, industry best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations to develop accurate, cost-effective solutions that meet project objectives and client needs.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling, flow analyses, capacity assessments, and system evaluations for master planning, capital improvement, rehabilitation, and future growth projects.
• Coordinate and integrate design with multidisciplinary professionals to support seamless project delivery and technical consistency.
• Support project managers with technical leadership, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, risk assessment, and QA/QC reviews.
• Prepare and review permitting applications, engineering studies, technical memorandums, and regulatory submittals; coordinate with utility providers, municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, evaluating field conditions, conducting site visits, and assisting with construction observations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, EITs, and design staff through technical guidance, work-product reviews, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and term life insurance, plus a retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level