Water/Wastewater Engineer

TYG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG, a growing multidisciplinary engineering firm in Houston, seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with a PE to lead design and delivery of plant and infrastructure projects. You will guide teams, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with clients and agencies to meet regulatory standards.

The role offers strong professional development, ongoing client relationships, and opportunities to progress into technical leadership within an established firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in water or wastewater plant and infrastructure design.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities and collection infrastructure.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring.
• Prepare and review water and wastewater treatment plant designs and collection infrastructure designs.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the firm in client and agency meetings to resolve technical queries.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting business development.
• Own project engineering solutions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support growth into technical and departmental leadership.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited civil/environmental engineering degree

Job description

The Role

I’m working with an established and growing multidisciplinary engineering firm that is looking to add a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to their team in Houston.

The firm works across a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure services, offering the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across water and wastewater, utilities, land development, and other related disciplines.

This is a great opportunity for a PE looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to manage and design water and wastewater facility and infrastructure projects, develop existing client relationships, and take on increasing responsibility within an established team.

The company places a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, employee ownership, and long-term career growth, with opportunities to progress into technical leadership and potentially departmental management.

You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies while overseeing projects from initial scope and design through to delivery, ensuring technical quality, budgets, and schedules are maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment plant and infrastructure projects
• Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and cost effective delivery
• Lead single and multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring
• Prepare and review water and wastewater treatment plant designs and collection infrastructure designs
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Represent the firm in client and agency meetings to resolve technical queries and coordinate project requirements
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships while supporting business development
• Take ownership of project engineering solutions and ensure designs meet relevant quality and regulatory standards
• Support the continued growth of the team, with opportunities for progression into technical and departmental leadership

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of experience in water or wastewater plant and infrastructure design
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment facilities and collection infrastructure
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Someone looking to take ownership of projects and build a long-term career within an established engineering business

If you’re a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with a PE and would be open to hearing more, feel free to reach out.