Water/Wastewater Engineer

Atwell, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to design and drive projects in water treatment and wastewater facilities. You will perform hydraulic simulations, prepare reports and permit applications, and support regulatory compliance across state and federal agencies.

In this remote-friendly role, you will represent the firm in client and regulatory meetings, conduct site assessments, and develop design solutions for upgrades while managing multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• PE Licensure required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, lift stations, and related infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic simulations and process calculations.
• Prepare engineering reports and permit applications; support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts across state and federal agencies.
• Represent Atwell in client and regulatory meetings; conduct site assessments of existing facilities.
• Develop design solutions for new and upgraded treatment infrastructure, working independently in a remote environment and managing multiple project deadlines.

Skills

5+ years of relevant work experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

PE Licensure

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Job Description

The Water/Wastewater (W/WW) Engineer plans and designs water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, lift stations, and related infrastructure. This role performs hydraulic simulations and process calculations, prepares engineering reports and permit applications, and supports permitting and regulatory compliance efforts across state and federal agencies. The W/WW Engineer represents Atwell in client and regulatory meetings, conducts site assessments of existing facilities, and develops design solutions for new and upgraded treatment infrastructure, working independently in a remote environment while managing multiple project deadlines. This is a remote-friendly role with occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent related field from an EAC/ABET Accredited University
• PE Licensure Required
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, or similar software required.

Travel Requirement

• Travel is typically required on a quarterly basis, as project needs arise, with most trips lasting 1–3 days. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with operators, contractors, and clients.
  

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range : $100,000 USD - $116,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services