Water Resources Design Project Engineer

Woolpert, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,100 - 130,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off/vacation

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Career development opportunities

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is looking for a Design Project Engineer to join its Water Team in Houston, Texas. The role involves assisting with technical delivery on various water-related projects and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, along with at least five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include managing project phases, performing field work, and engaging with clients. Beneficial skills include proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and strong communication abilities. The position offers a range of benefits including flexible time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering program.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and optional hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Support various phases of water/wastewater/stormwater/drainage design projects.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables.
• Manage phases of projects, ensuring completion of work that meets quality assurance requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Hydraulic modeling software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Task management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Woolpert is an award‑winning global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value and build the next generation of industry leaders.

We are hiring a Design Project Engineer to join our dynamic Water Team at our Houston, Texas office. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with technical delivery on projects as well as budgeting, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting for specific project phases and/or tasks. It plays a key role in establishing and improving levels of team technical competence, quality, and efficiency.

The Design Project Engineer will engage clients across the Water markets in support of client objectives in Water Resources Design, Drainage Design, Utilities Design, Site Civil Design, Data Analytics, Organizational Performance, Process Improvement, and related studies and analyses. The role also includes performing additional duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Support various phases of water/wastewater/stormwater/drainage design projects from client communication to deliverable generation.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables and/or lead a team of technical staff in creating deliverables consistent with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage phases of projects, ensuring completion of work that meets quality assurance requirements.
• Perform field work, as needed.
• Analyze and interpret information, including field, H&H, and water quality data, to present to clients in a meaningful format.
• Meet internal and/or external project deadlines.
• Implement clearly defined QA/QC measures.
• Communicate issues affecting phase/task or project schedule, budget, or quality and escalate unresolved issues to the project manager, team leader, and/or discipline leader.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil or related engineering program.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and optional proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software.
• Willingness to perform technical tasks, as assigned, and to ensure the completion of additional tasks by other team members.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the existing team, including mentoring and cross‑training.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to interface effectively with clients, team members, and other firm resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Physical and mental capability to perform all essential duties required of the position.
• Task management experience is preferred.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $87,100 – $130,700 USD

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [e-mail].