Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Conveyance

Walker Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Professional Development

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

Competitive Salary

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Conveyance Design Engineer to design water and wastewater systems and oversee municipal projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 4-8 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in water/wastewater municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience providing construction administration for municipal public works projects.
• Texas PE license is required or ability to obtain in six months.
• Knowledge of design criteria
• Experience providing construction administration for municipal public works
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain within six months

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Design large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the development of project scopes, proposals, and schedules.
• Prepare technical specifications.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior-level engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Highly technical design skills

Knowledge of design criteria

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

As a Conveyance Design Engineer at Walker Partners, you will assist your team in designing water and wastewater conveyance systems, prepare planning studies for municipal water and wastewater systems, submit and secure environmental permits with State and Federal Agencies, and provide construction administration on large-scale public infrastructure projects.

This is a great opportunity for a licensed P.E. looking to deepen their impact in the water/wastewater field while gaining leadership experience in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. From conceptual design and coordination, to assisting with the bidding process and supporting construction management—you'll be involved in delivering projects from cradle to grave!

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in water and wastewater conveyance systems including system modeling, pipeline and interceptor route analyses, pipe material selection, preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction phase services
• Design large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Assist in the development of project scopes, proposals, and schedules
• Prepare technical specifications
• Coach, mentor and develop junior-level engineers and technical staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (from ABET Accredited Civil Engineering Program)
• 4-8 years of experience in water/wastewater municipal infrastructure projects
• Highly technical design skills
• Knowledge of design criteria
• Experience providing construction administration for municipal public works projects
• ATexas PE license is required or ability to obtain in six months

About Us

Walker Partners is a Texas-based and Texan-owned civil engineering and survey firm committed to strengthening the communities we call home. From cities and neighborhoods to universities and institutions, however you define community we're here to help. With five offices across Central Texas, our experienced engineering, surveying, and construction management teams look beyond the bricks and boundaries to discover the right solution to help your community thrive now and for future generations. Joining Walker Partners gives you the chance to build a career that empowers you to thrive with professional challenges, offers you a sense of belonging and purpose, and gives you the tools to create a world that is stronger and more sustainable.

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Time off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional Development: Extensive internal training program and tuition reimbursement
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience

Walker Partners adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. However, applicants must be legally authorized to work for Walker Partners in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.