Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Consor Engineers • Houston, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Professional Engineer, the Water & Wastewater Project Engineer contributes to the design, analysis, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that support essential community services. The role develops technical designs and specifications, oversees the quality and accuracy of project deliverables, and helps guide projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction while meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The engineer serves as a technical resource, mentors developing engineers, supports client engagement, and helps drive project execution through sound engineering judgment, communication, and leadership.

The position operates in a hybrid office and field environment. Work routinely involves standard office equipment and may occasionally involve exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project needs. Physical demands include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, and hearing; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling; and occasional operation of a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds. Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks is required.

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 is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and oversee engineering design plans, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and construction documents for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Apply engineering principles, industry best practices, and applicable regulations to develop technically accurate, cost-effective solutions that meet project and client objectives.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling, flow analyses, capacity assessments, and system evaluations for master planning, capital improvement, rehabilitation, and growth planning.
• Coordinate and integrate design efforts with multidisciplinary project teams 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 utilities, municipalities, agencies, and 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 junior engineers, EITs, and design staff through technical guidance, work reviews, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• Contribute to client engagement efforts and collaborative project execution.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; fitness and wellness reimbursement; HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan 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