Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater Design Lead

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA in Houston seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer with 4+ years of water and wastewater design experience. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, prepare proposals, and manage projects from planning through delivery, including interaction with clients and sub-consultants.

The role emphasizes technical writing, presentations, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring quality and cost compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in water and wastewater conveyance or treatment design.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in preparing reports and presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and contract cost estimates.
• Devises alternative approaches and solutions to problems.
• Plan, design, estimate, contract, manage projects through construction and delivery phases for water/wastewater systems.
• Engage in master planning, evaluation, rehabilitation, and expansion of facilities.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure technical, quality, cost, and client requirements are met.
• Coordinate with outside sub-consultants.
• Prepare reports communicating project information to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Handle multiple projects and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain regular attendance at WGA Houston office.
• Serve as prime contact and manage client relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Technical presenting

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

WGA in Houston seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer with 4+ years of water and wastewater design experience. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, prepare proposals, and manage projects from planning through delivery, including interaction with clients and sub-consultants.

The role emphasizes technical writing, presentations, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring quality and cost compliance.