Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer/Manager

DCCM; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide consulting firm in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer/Manager to oversee the design and optimization of water and wastewater treatment processes. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a Texas PE license, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing treatment processes, conducting feasibility studies, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. This position offers opportunities for individual growth and a diversified workload as the firm expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in design and operation of treatment plants.
• Strong engineering principles understanding.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop treatment processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments.
• Perform detailed modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Foster a culture of safety and improvement.

Skills

Design of water and wastewater treatment processes

Technical assessments and feasibility studies

Process modeling and simulation

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Technical report preparation

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

DCCM is a nationwide consulting firm with 47 offices in seven states and 1,200 employees. Our Corpus Christi, Texas office is expanding and growing, and we are looking for motivated, high‑quality employees that are driven to succeed and that are excited by a diversified workload and individual growth potential as DCCM expands into the future.

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer/Manager

The qualified candidate will have experience with the design of water and wastewater plant infrastructure, large‑diameter waterlines, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and wastewater lift stations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, optimization, and operation of water and wastewater treatment processes. The role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and environmental considerations related to water and wastewater treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop water and wastewater treatment processes for plants, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment processes.
• Perform detailed process modeling and simulation to optimize treatment plant performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and environmental scientists, to implement innovative solutions and address complex challenges.
• Provide technical support and guidance during the construction, commissioning, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess plant performance, identify operational issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements in water treatment technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure best practices and compliance with environmental standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.