Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater Design

Overview

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with hands-on municipal water and wastewater design experience to join a long-established civil engineering and infrastructure firm supporting complex public works projects. This role focuses on the design and delivery of water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure systems , with opportunities to grow into project management and client-facing responsibilities over time.

You will contribute to projects involving pump stations, treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, drainage, and site utilities , supporting a portfolio tied to significant active construction and long-term municipal infrastructure programs.

This is a strong growth opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond production design into full project ownership and leadership .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce civil engineering design drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Design municipal water and wastewater infrastructure systems , including:
• Pump stations
• Treatment plants
• Water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Drainage and utility layouts
• Prepare construction-ready drawing packages and technical documentation
• Support senior engineers in project execution, design coordination, and delivery schedules
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and field evaluations as experience grows
• Troubleshoot design and field issues during construction phases
• Contribute to planning, conceptual design, and infrastructure optimization
• Progress toward independently managing small-to-mid scale municipal projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field (required)
• 5–7 years of relevant civil engineering experience (municipal water/wastewater strongly preferred)
• Active EIT certification required (PE preferred or actively pursuing)
• Strong, hands-on experience in municipal water and/or wastewater design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for production-level design work
• Experience producing construction documents and civil plan sets
• Ability to work independently at workstation and deliver high-quality design outputs

Preferred Experience

• Experience in water/wastewater consulting, municipal utilities, or civil infrastructure firms
• Exposure to construction support, field engineering, or inspections
• Experience transitioning from design-focused roles into project management responsibilities
• Texas PE license or eligibility for Texas PE licensure
• Background in civil/site development with significant utility design exposure