Civil Engineer III - Wastewater Lead Engineer

GBA Companies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA is seeking a Civil Engineer V to lead advanced potable wastewater projects and set technical direction for the Wastewater Environment practice. You will mentor engineers, establish best practices, and guide complex designs from concept through construction.

You'll review hydraulic models, calculations, and reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver reliable, sustainable infrastructure that advances community goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of relevant engineering experience expected.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required per local standards.
• Expertise in potable wastewater infrastructure design and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex potable Wastewater distribution, transmission, storage, pump station, and Wastewater treatment projects.
• Serve as the technical authority for design quality, engineering standards, and QA/QC across multiple projects.
• Lead design oversight for new and rehabilitation Wastewater distribution systems, transmission mains, storage tanks, booster pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Review and approve complex engineering calculations, hydraulic models, technical studies, plans, specifications, and reports.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for the firm’s most technically challenging wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Establish engineering best practices, technical standards, and design approaches that strengthen project delivery.
• Partner with Project Leaders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and client pursuits.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical expertise across the Wastewater Environment practice.
• Represent GBA as a trusted technical advisor with clients and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

10+ years of experience

Tools

Hydraulic modeling (InfoWastewater/InfoWorks/HEC-RAS)

EPA/regulations knowledge

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA, we believe the best technical experts don't just solve today's engineering challenges, they help shape the future of Wastewater infrastructure. Our Wastewater Environment team partners with communities to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable Wastewater systems that improve quality of life and support long-term growth. If you're passionate about advancing technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and solving complex Wastewater engineering challenges, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact at GBA.

Why This Role Matters

As our Civil Engineer V, you'll serve as one of GBA's trusted technical authorities for potable Wastewater infrastructure. You'll provide strategic technical leadership on our most complex Wastewater projects, establish engineering best practices, mentor engineers across the organization, and help shape the future of our Wastewater Environment practice.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership for complex potable Wastewater distribution, transmission, storage, pump station, and Wastewater treatment projects.
• Serve as the technical authority for design quality, engineering standards, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control across multiple projects.
• Lead design oversight for new and rehabilitation Wastewater distribution systems, transmission mains, storage tanks, booster pump stations, and Wastewater treatment facilities.
• Review and approve complex engineering calculations, hydraulic models, technical studies, plans, specifications, and reports.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions for the firm's most technically challenging Wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Establish engineering best practices, technical standards, and design approaches that strengthen project delivery.
• Partner with Project Leaders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence across the organization.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and strategic client pursuits.
• Mentor engineers and technical professionals while strengthening technical expertise across the Wastewater Environment practice.
• Represent GBA as a trusted technical advisor with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations.

How You'll Shape the Future

As GBA's Civil Engineer V, you'll influence far more than individual projects. You'll define technical excellence across the Wastewater Environment practice by mentoring engineers, advancing innovative Wastewater system design, strengthening engineering standards, and helping guide the future of Wastewater infrastructure.

• Solve the firm's most complex Wastewater engineering challenges.
• Establish best practices that improve quality, consistency, and innovation.
• Mentor engineers across all experience levels.
• Guide the technical direction and growth of the Wastewater Environment practice.
• Strengthen GBA's reputation as a trusted leader in Wastewater infrastructure.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Technical Skills

• Preferred specialized technical training.
• Significant experience designing potable Wastewater distribution systems, transmission mains, storage facilities, booster pump stations, and Wastewater treatment infrastructure.
• High degree of proficiency with hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWastewater, InfoWorks, WastewaterGEMS, HEC-RAS, or similar applications.
• Expert knowledge of EPA, state, and local drinking Wastewater regulations.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Advanced collaboration and leadership skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding communication skills with clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills for complex engineering programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

Customer Focus

• Shape customer engagement strategies for major programs and initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative, customer-focused Wastewater infrastructure solutions.
• Represent the customer's perspective in planning and organizational decisions.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with high-value clients and strategic partners.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At GBA, technical excellence is one of our greatest strengths. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future of our engineering practice, mentor talented professionals, solve complex Wastewater infrastructure challenges, and deliver projects that improve communities for generations to come.

Travel

Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, industry events, and business development activities may be required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform field investigations and site visits as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.