Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME

GBA Team; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid company holidays and flexible time off

Job summary

GBA Team seeks a Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME to support complex wastewater projects and provide high-level technical guidance. This senior role involves mentoring engineers and improving project outcomes across multiple teams. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, a PE license, and at least 12 years of experience. GBA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) with company match. Located in Austin, TX, this position requires someone passionate about solving engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical guidance on complex wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams across multiple offices.
• Support advanced treatment design, modeling, and system optimization.

Skills

Technical guidance on complex wastewater projects

Mentoring engineers

System optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, etc.)

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Job: Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME

Location: Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE or Chesterfield, MO, or Austin, TX

Help Solve the Toughest Wastewater Engineering Challenges

Some engineers enjoy managing projects. Others enjoy solving the most complex technical challenges in the industry.

GBA is seeking a Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME to serve as a senior technical resource for our Water Environment teams across multiple regions. This role supports complex wastewater projects, provides high-level technical guidance, and helps strengthen engineering capability across our practice.

If you enjoy applying deep technical expertise to difficult engineering problems, this role provides the platform to do it.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide senior technical guidance on complex wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams across multiple offices
• Support advanced treatment design, modeling, and system optimization
• Guide solutions for technically challenging projects
• Mentor experienced engineers and share discipline knowledge
• Contribute to improved engineering standards and practices

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.

Why This Role Matters

You will help elevate the technical quality of wastewater engineering across projects, teams, and communities

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk project sites for prolonged periods.
• Potential need to be able to travel to job sites occasionally (minimum once per month).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GBA, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

Join Our Team

If you’re a driven wastewater professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.