Civil Engineer: Water - Wastewater

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston seeks a Project Engineer I or II for its Water business line. This role offers the chance to work on diverse water and wastewater projects while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess a PE license and have at least seven years of engineering experience. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical expertise, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Client-facing opportunities

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of design/engineering experience.
• Must hold current registered Professional Engineer certification.
• Strong technical verbal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and independently completes assigned engineering designs.
• Acts as project manager and assigns tasks to team members.
• Checks accuracy of completed tasks and monitors progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Job description

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Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer I or II to join our Water business line in Houston! This is a great opportunity for a PE who is interested in working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects for our Water-Wastewater Team, while mentoring junior team members and providing guidance under the direction of a Project Manager. We specialize in providing planning, design, and construction phase engineering services on a wide range of projects, including improvements to wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, drinking water plants, and water distribution systems. You will be working side-by-side with a team of knowledgeable engineers and professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration and career development. If you are looking to work with a company that will provide mentorship, technical guidance and comradery, client facing opportunities, and involvement in professional organizations, then read on to discover more about this exciting opportunity!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
• Actively assists the Project Manager, or acts as project manager, and assigns tasks and schedules to Staff Engineer (I/II), Project Engineer and non-exempt project team members, answers questions, and monitors progress.
• Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
• Makes major design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
• Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
• Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
• Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
• Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
• Recommends and prepares change orders.
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
• Signs and seals engineering documents as an authorized representative of the company.
• Independently communicates on technical matters with the client.
• Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor, and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university, and be professionally registered (P.E.) in one or more states in which HR. Green, Inc. conducts business (or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment).
• Has seven or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company to sign engineering documents.
• Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
• Must hold current registered Professional Engineer certification in one or more states in which HR Green conducts business or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.
• Previous wastewater experience required.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/

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