Project Engineer- Water/ Wastewater

• Works under a Project Manager for large projects, leading a sub-group of the design or completely responsible for a portion of the overall project.
• Lead the technical design of treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, odor control systems, water wells, and other water and wastewater facilities through the development of calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and contract documents
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of engineering designs, prepares design calculations and specifications, studies, and construction contract documents. Ensures deliverables are accurate and aligned to project purpose, and need. Prepares a range of reports related to project work and communicates progress and issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensures project standards and practices are applied.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers, designers, CAD staff and sub-consultants throughout the project's execution
• Creation of detailed engineering project schedules using Microsoft PROJECT, defining critical paths, and tracking progress.
• Strong cost estimating knowledge and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory rules and standards (Texas and local jurisdictional agencies), and approval procedures
• Thorough knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and equipment is required to perform facility condition assessments, troubleshoot and resolves treatment process operational problems, and develop capital improvement plans
• Working with the construction group, creates construction site observation schedule, reviews reports and conducts construction site visits. Collaboratively addresses design issues arising during construction phase.
• Maintain regular and constructive communication with managers, clients, internal District Engineers, and project team members.
• Communicates with regulatory agencies and may be their assigned point of contact.
• For projects of limited scope and size, responsible for the planning and delivery, managing all aspects of the project from start to finish, performs technical design calculations, prepares all contract documents to meet quality standards, required specifications and project parameters including schedule and budget.
• Assists with business development by cultivating and maintaining excellent client relationships, helping with proposals, SOQs, and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering or science field
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas, (ability to obtain a TX license within 4 months may be considered)
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in the area of municipal water and/or wastewater facilities treatment plant design.
• Proficient in AUTOCAD, Microsoft EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, and PROJECT.