Water/Wastewater Project Engineer – Lead Design & Delivery

Digitailor

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

HR Green in Houston seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater design projects. The role involves planning, design, construction oversight, and leadership across the full project lifecycle, mentoring junior staff, and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in engineering/design with strong writing and communication skills, plus proficiency in engineering tools.

Qualifications

PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
4+ years of engineering/design experience in water/wastewater.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and software.

Responsibilities

Lead and independently complete engineering designs using professional judgment
Support or act as Project Manager; assign tasks, set schedules, and monitor team progress
Perform QA/QC reviews on engineering work and ensure accuracy
Make key design decisions and coordinate impacts across projects
Identify and resolve technical, schedule, and budget issues
Support bidding and contractor selection; respond to contractor questions
Monitor construction and supervise field work
Prepare addenda, recommend change orders, and contribute to proposals (scope, schedule, cost)
Communicate directly with clients on technical matters
Sign and seal engineering documents; serve as technical expert or PM on select projects