Water/Wastewater Engineer III

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking a motivated Engineer III to join our Water/Wastewater team in Houston, TX. This role offers hands-on design work on complex facilities and rapid growth opportunities.

You will perform detailed design, collaborate with senior engineers, and support construction-phase activities. A PE license is preferred but not required, and candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 4–6+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• PE license preferred but not required; licensure pursued encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering work products meeting client requirements.
• Support design of water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to specify treatment equipment.
• Evaluate design alternatives to improve constructability, performance, cost.
• Consult with construction personnel on constructability and field conditions.
• Support construction-phase services, including reviews of submittals, schedules, and costs.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and proposal sections.
• Assist Project Managers during design and construction phases.
• Provide technical guidance to Engineers I & II, designers, and CAD staff.
• Ensure QA/QC reviews are completed for assigned work.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

QA/QC

Engineering design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET-accredited)

4–6+ years water/wastewater experience

PE license preferred

Job description

Ardurra is seeking a motivated Engineer III to join our rapidly growing Water/Wastewater team in Houston, TX!

Due to significant growth across Texas, our Houston office is scaling quickly to support a large backlog of complex water and wastewater projects, creating outstanding opportunities for engineers who want hands‑on experience, strong mentorship, and a clear path for advancement.

Our Houston‑based engineers support a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater treatment facilities, advanced treatment processes, specialty infrastructure, and supporting systems for municipal and regional clients. This role offers exposure to technically challenging work within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where engineers are encouraged to grow and take ownership early in their careers.

Primary Function:

The Engineer III performs detailed design engineering work on projects of moderate size and complexity, with a strong emphasis on water and wastewater treatment and process‑driven infrastructure. The role requires independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and application of engineering techniques, while working closely with senior engineers and project managers on multidisciplinary teams.

This position is ideal for an engineer who is technically experienced, eager to grow, and ready to take on increased responsibility as Ardurra continues to scale its Texas water practice.

Primary Duties:

• Develop and review engineering work products that meet client requirements, including drawings, specifications, calculations, models, and technical documents
• Support the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, specialty treatment systems, and related infrastructure
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate and specify treatment and process‑related equipment
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend modifications to improve constructability, performance, and cost
• Consult with construction personnel regarding constructability, sequencing, and field conditions
• Support construction‑phase services, including review of submittals, schedules, costs, and invoicing; may support resident engineering services as needed
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and proposal sections as requested
• Assist Project Managers during design and construction phases
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to Engineers I & II, designers, and CADD staff
• Ensure independent Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews are completed for assigned work

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program or equivalent
• 4–6+ years of related engineering experience in water and wastewater or closely related infrastructure
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
• Engineers actively pursuing licensure and capable of obtaining their PE within their first year are highly encouraged
• Proven proficiency with engineering design software and automated design tools

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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