Lead Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Capital Projects

The Planet Group; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a skilled Project Engineer III to lead capital projects across East Texas. You will manage design teams, prepare bid documents, and ensure design concepts meet reliability, safety, and regulatory standards.

The role requires a PE license in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months, plus 6+ years in water/wastewater with project budgets over $1M. Travel and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field.
• PE license in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 6+ years of professional experience in water and/or wastewater and budgets over $1M (wastewater preferred).
• Experience conducting field testing, data collection programs, and master planning for water distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct project management support in the design and construction management of capital projects.
• Manage third party consulting design firms.
• Prepare technical, bidding and contractual documents for capital investments.
• Oversee scope and quality of work to meet design concepts, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a senior technical manager for water and wastewater treatment design and reviews.
• Conduct process evaluations and facility inspections to identify capital improvements.
• Develop standards and guidance for water and wastewater design and operation.
• Support Capital Planning and Asset Management to align with state needs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a skilled Project Engineer III to lead capital projects across East Texas. You will manage design teams, prepare bid documents, and ensure design concepts meet reliability, safety, and regulatory standards.

The role requires a PE license in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months, plus 6+ years in water/wastewater with project budgets over $1M. Travel and strong communication are essential.