Project Engineer (PE) – Water & Wastewater / Utilities

Miller Gray LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Miller Gray LLC, a locally owned civil engineering firm in Austin, seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects across Central Texas. You will mentor staff, coordinate with stakeholders, and deliver key public works projects that serve growing communities.

The role emphasizes project leadership from concept through construction, collaboration with municipalities and utility providers, and hands-on design and analysis using Civil 3D and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Texas PE license is required.
• 5+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or utility design.
• Experience delivering municipal public works or utility capital improvement projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with WaterCAD or SewerCAD or similar hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater, and utility projects from concept through construction.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Design water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility providers, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Perform engineering analyses and ensure designs comply with standards.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, scopes, schedules, and fee estimates; participate in client meetings.
• Mentor Project Engineers, EITs and junior staff; ensure QA/QC throughout project delivery.
• Provide engineering support during bidding and construction, including responding to contractor questions and reviewing submittals.

Skills

Communication

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD/SewerCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Miller Gray is a locally owned, growing civil engineering firm based in Austin, and we're looking for a licensed Professional Engineer to help lead our water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects across Central Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to work on essential public infrastructure for municipalities and utility providers, including water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, utility relocations, and capital improvement projects. You'll work alongside experienced project managers, take ownership of project design, mentor junior staff, and help deliver infrastructure that serves growing communities throughout the region.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Design water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, pump stations, lift stations, and related utility infrastructure
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility providers, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and project stakeholders throughout project development
• Perform engineering analyses and ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and industry standards
• Support business development by preparing proposals, scopes, schedules, fee estimates, and participating in client meetings and interviews
• Mentor Project Engineers, EITs and junior staff while supporting quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout project delivery
• Provide engineering support during bidding and construction, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and assisting with construction administration

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
• 5+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or utility infrastructure design
• Experience delivering municipal public works or utility capital improvement projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: Utility master planning; WaterCAD, SewerCAD, or similar hydraulic modeling software; Lift station and pump station design; Utility relocations and coordination
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects and deadlines

Why Miller Gray?

Opportunity to work on meaningful public infrastructure projects that improve communities across Central Texas

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to experienced leadership

Opportunity to take ownership of projects and grow into project management roles

Diverse project portfolio across stormwater, transportation, water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Austin-based office with a strong local presence in Central Texas

If you're looking to join a growing firm where you can make a direct impact, expand your technical expertise, and help solve some of Central Texas' most complex drainage and floodplain challenges, we'd love to hear from you.