Water Engineer

A well-established employee-focused engineering and environmental consulting firm is looking to add a Water Resources Engineer to its growing team. While the role is based in Austin, Texas, professionals located elsewhere in the Western U.S. may also be considered.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with a background in civil, environmental, or infrastructure engineering who has experience working on water utility planning, analysis, and design projects. The successful candidate will support municipal utilities and other water supply clients through projects involving water source development, treatment facilities, conveyance systems, pumping infrastructure, and distribution networks.

Working alongside a team of engineers, hydrogeologists, GIS specialists, data scientists, and water resource professionals, this individual will play a key role in delivering practical and innovative water supply solutions while continuing to develop their technical and project management expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Water System Planning

• Support planning studies and infrastructure assessments for water utilities of varying sizes.
• Assist in the preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs) and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Evaluate existing system conditions, identify improvement opportunities, develop conceptual solutions, and provide implementation recommendations.
• Assess life-cycle costs, permitting considerations, and operational impacts of proposed improvements.

Infrastructure Design & Project Delivery

• Contribute to the design, permitting, and construction of water infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and support the design of water supply, treatment, pumping, conveyance, and distribution systems.
• Assist with the development of bid packages and construction documents for water supply facilities, including wells and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate with surveyors, electrical engineers, structural engineers, and other technical consultants throughout project delivery.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Assist with preparation of environmental and regulatory documentation, including SWPPPs and SPCC Plans.
• Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Engineering Analysis

• Compile, manage, and evaluate groundwater, surface water, and environmental datasets.
• Perform technical analyses to support planning studies, alternatives evaluations, infrastructure design, and decision-making processes.

GIS & Mapping

• Utilize GIS software to support system planning, infrastructure routing, wellfield development, and technical mapping.
• Develop visualizations and spatial analyses to support project recommendations.

Quality Assurance

• Apply established QA/QC procedures to calculations, analyses, reports, and design deliverables.
• Ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance across project documentation.

Technical Reporting

• Prepare engineering reports, memoranda, calculations, exhibits, and supporting documentation under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Present findings clearly to internal teams, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.

Professional Development

• Work closely with licensed Professional Engineers who provide mentorship, technical oversight, and support toward long-term career growth and professional licensure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• EIT certification or PE license, or a clear path toward obtaining professional registration.
• 3-5 years of experience in water resources, municipal infrastructure, or water utility engineering.
• Experience supporting the planning, evaluation, or design of water infrastructure systems, including wells, intakes, treatment facilities, pipelines, pumping stations, or related assets.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and contribute to technical design packages.
• Proficiency with engineering design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms including ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively on complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another PE-eligible engineering discipline.
• Experience preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs), alternatives analyses, or feasibility studies.
• Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance related to water and stormwater infrastructure.
• Exposure to hydraulic modeling software for water distribution or stormwater systems.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve and protect critical water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a highly technical, multidisciplinary team of water professionals.
• Gain exposure to planning, design, permitting, and construction phases of projects.
• Strong mentorship from experienced licensed engineers.
• Clear opportunities for technical growth, project management development, and long-term career progression.
• Employee-focused culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development.