Water/Wastewater Engineer

Water/Wastewater Engineer Austin, TX Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman? At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long‑lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff. About the role, Your Impact Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineer in our Austin, Texas office. This position will manage and design water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure projects, develop business, and serve clients. A successful candidate will benefit from a unique opportunity for advancement to potentially leading technical teams and managing departments. What your day‑to‑day will look like Prepare and monitor project scopes, budgets, and schedules to assure an economical timely delivery of projects. Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project engineering solutions. Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team. Lead single and multi‑disciplined projects providing technical guidance and mentoring of project team members. Design and ensure all technical aspects of the project, including the design, specifications, and reports, follow Baxter & Woodman Company quality objective as well as all local and state criteria. Prepare or oversee preparation of permit applications, coordinate responses to agency review comments, and secure final approvals to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage construction administrative activities, including preparation of bid packages, contract awards, reviewing and responding to RFIs, pay applications and change orders, attending project meetings and site observations to ensure project compliance and quality. Represent the company in client and agency meetings to resolve questions and to plan and coordinate work. Assist Marketing in preparation of proposals: project plan and approach, staff assignments, fee development risk assessment. Monitor project performance (client satisfaction, project schedule, project budget, billings, QA/QC). Education/Certification Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or can acquire registration through reciprocity. Must‑haves, what you will bring 5+ years of experience related to water and/or wastewater facility and infrastructure design. Operational knowledge of Texas and Austin area government agencies preferred. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Compensation The pay range for this role is $100,000-$140,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications. You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well‑being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well‑being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well‑being, financial security, and happiness. Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer #J-18808-Ljbffr