Civil Engineer/Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Jacksonville (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health-insurance reimbursement model

Company vehicle within ~6 months (fuel

authorized personal use)

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects from design through permitting, bidding, construction support, and closeout. The role offers high technical ownership, direct client visibility, and a path toward leadership or ownership.

The position supports rural water supply corporations, municipalities, and public-sector utility clients across Texas, with travel to sites and meetings across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Current Texas PE license.
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience in water/wastewater/public works.
• Experience managing projects from planning through closeout.
• Experience with TCEQ submittals and permitting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Mentor EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or drafting staff as the firm grows.
• Provide technical direction for project production in coordination with drafting staff.
• Participate in client meetings, field visits, and statewide travel.
• Prepare and manage TCEQ submittals, regulatory documentation, and approval workflows.
• Manage projects from planning and design through bidding, construction support, and closeout.
• Review, design, and seal civil engineering plans for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for municipalities and utility clients.
• Develop bid packages and support public bidding, review contractor submissions.
• Lead design of water/wastewater distribution systems, wells, storage facilities, and treatment plants.

Skills

Texas PE license

Project management

TCEQ regulatory experience

6+ years civil engineering experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through permitting, bidding, construction support, and closeout. This role offers high technical ownership, direct client visibility, and a long‑term path toward leadership, ownership, or partnership.

The firm supports rural water supply corporations, municipalities, and public‑sector utility clients across Texas. Current projects include water distribution systems, wells, elevated storage tanks, treatment plants, and related utility infrastructure.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite weekly + remote work)

Travel: Client meetings, board meetings, field visits, and site inspections across Texas

Responsibilities:

• Mentorship -Potentially mentor EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or design staff as the firm grows.
• Technical Direction -Coordinate with drafting staff and provide technical direction for project production.
• Fieldwork -Participate in client meetings, board meetings, field visits, site inspections, and statewide travel.
• TCEQ Permitting -Prepare and manage TCEQ submittals, regulatory documentation, and approval workflows.
• Project Management -Manage projects from planning and design through bidding, construction support, and closeout.
• Plan Review & Design -Review, design, and sign/seal civil engineering plans for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Client Interaction -Serve as engineering point of contact for municipalities, rural water supply corporations, and utility clients.
• Public Bidding - Develop bid packages, support public bidding, review contractor submissions, and assist clients during execution.
• Water/Wastewater Systems -Lead design of distribution lines, wells, storage tanks/towers, treatment plants, and municipal utility systems.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Civil Engineering degree — Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Texas PE license — Current, active Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas with the ability to review and seal engineering plans.
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience — Experience in water/wastewater, municipal infrastructure, utilities, or public‑works projects.
• Project management background — Experience covering design, bidding, client coordination, construction support, and full project delivery.
• TCEQ regulatory experience — Demonstrated experience with TCEQ submittals, permitting, regulatory requirements, and approval workflows.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Established Central Texas network (Austin, Taylor, Pflugerville, etc.)
• Interest or experience in business development and client relationship building.
• Experience mentoring or leading EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or drafting staff.
• Experience supporting rural water supply corporations, municipalities, or utility clients.
• Familiarity with public‑sector bidding, infrastructure funding, and board‑level client interaction.
• Design experience with water distribution systems, wells, towers/storage facilities, and treatment plants.

Benefits & Perks:

• Performance-based bonus
• Health‑insurance reimbursement model
• Company vehicle within ~6 months (fuel + authorized personal use)