Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Stanley Consultants; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Away

Health Insurance

Financial Health

Professional Growth

Financial Rewards

Job summary

Stanley Consultants seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and Senior Project Manager for its Austin, TX office. The role leads water, wastewater, and groundwater projects in Texas, overseeing planning, design, and construction services for municipal utilities.

The candidate will develop and manage all project aspects, mentor staff, and help expand Stanley's presence in the Texas water market. PE license or eligibility within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Texas PE license is required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Strong regional knowledge of Texas water/wastewater networks.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams delivering water, wastewater, and groundwater projects.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD disciplines.
• Assist in marketing opportunities and respond to RFPs/RFQs.
• Provide marketing support during procurement and execution.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor and develop staff.

Skills

Water distribution

Water treatment

Wastewater conveyance

Wastewater treatment

Water reuse

Pump stations

Hydraulic modeling

Asset management

Risk & resiliency

Smart water planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

BS Civil Engineering

BS Environmental Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer, Water/Wastewater – Austin, TX – Hybrid – Requisition ID 11219

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer / Senior Project Manager for our Austin, TX office. Stanley Consultants is actively working in the Water / Wastewater Market in Texas and needs additional leadership to maintain our current market presence while assisting our existing team to build Stanley's water market presence. In doing so, this position will lead and deliver water, wastewater, and groundwater projects in the State of Texas. This individual will be responsible for the development and management of all aspects of municipal water and wastewater utility system project planning, design, and services during construction.

Texas Network Expertise

• Water distribution, transmission, and storage
• Water treatment
• Wastewater conveyance and peak weather flow infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment
• Water Reuse
• Pump Stations
• Hydraulic modeling
• Asset management
• Risk and resiliency consulting and design
• Smart water system planning, design, and implementation

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading teams in the delivery of water/wastewater projects.
• Participation in local professional organizations, preparing and presenting market‑specific papers and presentations.
• Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications.
• Assisting in marketing business opportunities with key clients and developing responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Providing marketing and support during the procurement and execution of projects.
• Developing and maintaining long‑term relationships with clients.
• Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas is required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Texas network of water/wastewater professionals/contacts.
• Regional and technical expertise in water and wastewater engineering.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Excellent design team leadership skills.

Work‑Life Balance & Benefits

• Member‑owned culture
• Paid Time Away (paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, professional development leave)
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, mental health resources)
• Financial Health (life insurance, disability insurance, identity theft protection)
• Professional Growth (tuition assistance, professional society membership)
• Financial Rewards (company stock ownership, 401(K) match, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing contributions)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)