Project Engineer - Water

Garver Engineering; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive wellness program

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Engineer to join our Texas Water team in El Paso. The role involves managing municipal water and wastewater treatment facility projects, preparing design reports, studies, and specifications, and collaborating with municipal clients to exceed service expectations.

The position requires coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and performing QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of technical experience in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage water and wastewater projects, including master planning, pump stations, and storage facilities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies; ensure QA/QC.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client reporting; lead workshops and client meetings.
• Travel as needed for projects, conferences, and development efforts.

Skills

Technical water/wastewater engineering

Communication skills

Business development

Education

ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Garver is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Engineer to join our established Texas Water team working on municipal water and wastewater treatment facility projects. The position is located in El Paso, TX and involves managing significant treatment facility projects in Texas and surrounding states. Responsibilities include preparing design reports, studies, technical memoranda, detailed plans, and specifications, as well as working closely with municipal clients to exceed their expectations of services.

Responsibilities

Design and manage a variety of projects related to:

• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Water and wastewater master planning
• Water pump stations and storage facilities
• Wastewater lift stations

In addition to design, this role includes coordination with other support disciplines, coordination with regulatory agencies, and quality assurance and quality control. Periodic travel will be required on an as-needed basis for projects, conferences, marketing, and other duties.

The Project Manager will also assist the Regional Team Leader in managing and mentoring internal staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring the delivery of quality products that adhere to Garver standardization. This includes setting up and attending client meetings related to projects or business development and attending industry conferences on behalf of Garver's Water Business Line.

Qualifications

• Be technically competent with water or wastewater treatment engineering and civil engineering.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for a team of multi‑disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and CAD technicians in the development of various projects for Garver's Water Business Line.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Manage project budgets, including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man‑hour estimates.
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality.
• Keep accurate and monitor up‑to‑date project accounting on all assigned projects.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and internal Garver Team Leaders. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent complete, progress reports, etc.
• Prepare and execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Lead internal and external project workshops.
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of Garver.
• Conduct construction engineering administration management, excluding construction observation, for local projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 4 or more years of similar technical experience in design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.
• Previous experience having been involved with designs, including detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principles related to water and wastewater facility projects.
• Must have a basic understanding of the multi‑disciplined practices (i.e., process, surveying, SUE, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of water/wastewater facility improvements.
• Must have a basic understanding of water and wastewater pipeline infrastructure systems.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be passionate about client service and the water industry.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability and passion to reach out to existing and new clients for business development purposes.

Benefits

Garver offers programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses, and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. Competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program support work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is recognized as a top‑tier design firm with a people‑first culture.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.