Civil Wastewater Engineer

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Opportunity Stantec's Water practice has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer with experience in civil, water/wastewater, municipal utility, or water resources engineering to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will support City of Houston wastewater projects in a full-time staff augment position located at city offices. The Civil Engineer will manage ongoing and planned design contracts, review, evaluate and/or design subsystems and product, material, and equipment specifications. The work includes preparing calculations, conducting field work, coordinating simple tasks, and preparing meeting documentation. Key Responsibilities Support the project team in the development of design plans and specifications for water, reclaimed water, wastewater distribution and collection systems, and wastewater treatment projects for municipal clients. Assist with reviewing and/or preparing detailed engineering studies, technical and infrastructure planning reports, hydraulic models, and design tasks related to municipal distribution and collection systems. Perform quality reviews of documents during various phases of design development including engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans. Assist in evaluating and selecting civil systems, equipment, and materials. Support senior staff in reviewing and preparing project cost estimates and participating in value engineering exercises. Review and manage the preparation, revision, and coordination of permit applications and documentation for utility, environmental, and municipal permits across jurisdictions; respond to requests for additional information and monitor permit status. Attend and participate in project meetings with internal team members and external consultants. Attend and participate in meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs. Take sufficient notes at meetings to document discussions and organize follow‑up action items. Coordinate and maintain consistent communication with other project team disciplines to ensure the entire design team shares the same intent and stays on schedule. Support construction projects with periodic field site visits, construction observation, and witnessing utility testing. Assist in reviewing contractor shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other construction administration tasks. Be prepared to step in and assist with any project tasks in order to complete projects on time, on budget, and with quality design. Capabilities & Credentials Self‑motivated with strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong technical writing abilities. Experience with design of wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping infrastructure (preferred). Familiarity with collaborative project delivery methods (plus). Technical knowledge in water, sewer, and drainage projects (plus). Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Mapping, and willingness to learn relevant software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, etc. (plus). Education & Experience Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. 5–8 years of experience in civil, environmental, and/or water resources engineering. Licensed engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within one year of hire date. Valid driver’s license. Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program; life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short‑term/long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid family leave. Employees also receive ten paid holidays per year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with state and local law. Location & Details Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston Organization: BC‑1773 Water‑US Gulf Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:58 Req ID: REQ250000QK Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. 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