Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist

STV, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,451 - 78,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist. This role involves participating in the full project cycle from design to construction for water and wastewater projects. Candidates should be equipped with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, relevant certification, and effective communication skills. The position offers a compensation range of $68,451 - $78,230 along with comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• EIT Certification or completion of FE Exam.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering designs for Water/Wastewater projects.
• Design and plan conveyance systems for water and wastewater.
• Prepare contract documents and estimates.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification or FE Exam completion

Tools

Modeling and design software

Job description

Location: United States, Texas, San Antonio

Posting Date: Mar 01, 2026

Job Description

STV's San Antonio, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office.

As an Engineering Specialist, you will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close‑out. Your duties include performing design engineering tasks to support the Project Team in the execution and delivery of water and wastewater facility and linear projects.

You will work under the supervision of the San Antonio Water Group Manager. Familiarity with, and/or the ability and desire to use production tools and modeling software is a plus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform technical engineering design and calculation on Water/Wastewater Infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering duties in planning and designing water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Perform engineering duties in the planning and design of water and wastewater facility projects such as pump stations, lift stations, and treatment plants.
• Perform pipeline hydraulic flow and pressure calculations.
• Perform pump calculations and develop system curves for sizing pumps.
• Prepare construction and design opinions of probable construction costs (OPCCs).
• Produce contract documents, including plans, specifications and bid forms.
• Take responsibility for or willingness to learn project management, client interface and business development of future projects.
• Make site visits during design and construction to observe construction installation.
• Review construction shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project design documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited University or NCEES equivalent.
• EIT Certification, or successful completion of the FE Exam.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate well with other design disciplines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Water/Wastewater Infrastructure design.
• Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies.
• Familiarity with production tools, or modeling and design software is a plus.

Compensation Range

$68,451.28 - $78,230.03

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.