Wastewater Planning Engineer

Hatched Recruitment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group seeks a Civil/Environmental engineer focused on wastewater systems in the Houston area. The role covers planning, modelling, and design of sewer networks within municipal infrastructure, advancing technical capability and project leadership.

You will engage in planning, modelling, and data-driven analysis across large city networks, collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver meaningful, real-world infrastructure solutions and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related).
• 3–10 years of experience in wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with wastewater collection systems, planning, or modelling.
• Familiarity with engineering or modelling tools (e.g., InfoWorks, SewerCAD, GIS platforms).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and contribute to engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, assessment, and modelling of wastewater collection systems (gravity sewers and force mains).
• Contribute to engineering reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables.
• Assist with system analysis, capacity assessments, and infrastructure planning studies.
• Work with modelling and analytical tools to evaluate system performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination for municipal projects.
• Assist in developing engineering drawings, plans, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in technical discussions and presentations with project teams.

Skills

Wastewater engineering

Technical writing

Data analysis

Modelling

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Environmental)

Tools

InfoWorks

SewerCAD

GIS

Job description

Build your expertise on complex, real-world wastewater systems while accelerating your engineering career.

This is an opportunity to step into hands-on municipal infrastructure work, developing your technical capability across planning, modelling, and design of wastewater collection systems. You'll gain exposure to large-scale city networks, collaborate with experienced engineers, and build the skills needed to progress toward senior engineering and project leadership roles.

The Opportunity

Join a growing team supporting major municipal wastewater programs, working on planning and assessment of sewer networks, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term system optimisation. You'll be involved in meaningful projects that directly impact public infrastructure, while developing both your technical and professional skillset in a structured, supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support planning, assessment, and modelling of wastewater collection systems (gravity sewers and force mains)
• Contribute to engineering reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Assist with system analysis, capacity assessments, and infrastructure planning studies
• Work with modelling and analytical tools to evaluate system performance
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination for municipal projects
• Assist in developing engineering drawings, plans, and supporting documentation
• Participate in technical discussions and presentations with project teams

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related)
• 3-10 years of experience in wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure engineering
• Experience with wastewater collection systems, planning, or modelling
• Familiarity with engineering or modelling tools (e.g., InfoWorks, SewerCAD, GIS platforms)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to analyse data, solve problems, and contribute to engineering decisions

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a clear pathway to develop into a well-rounded wastewater engineer-combining planning, modelling, and real project exposure. You'll work on impactful municipal infrastructure, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, and be part of a team that actively supports your growth into more senior technical or project leadership positions.