Wastewater Engineer in Austin

Job Description

The Opportunity: Are you ready to take control of your projects, make real-time decisions, and see your work come to life without layers of red tape?

This opportunity is with a smaller, privately held engineering firm where you have the freedom to lead — not just follow a process.

We’re seeking a Professional Engineer (PE) experienced in Water Resource Hydraulic Modeling who wants more ownership over their work and direct influence on project outcomes.

You’ll join a team with a strong backlog of private and public development projects, from 1-acre commercial sites to 3,000-acre master-planned communities — valued anywhere from $50,000 to several million dollars.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Design and planning: Create designs for water and wastewater treatment plants, collection systems (like pipelines), and storage facilities.
• Project management: Oversee projects from conception through completion, including budget and schedule management.
• Technical analysis: Perform detailed engineering calculations, conduct hydraulic modeling, and prepare technical documents.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure designs and projects comply with all environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Collaboration: Work with a variety of stakeholders, including municipal officials, clients, contractors, geologists, and environmental scientists.
• Problem-solving: Respond to and solve technical and project-related issues that arise during the design or construction phase.
• Site visits: Conduct field work to inspect existing infrastructure and construction sites. 

Typical qualifications and skills

• Education: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering field is required. An advanced degree is often preferred.
• License: A Professional Engineer (PE) license is typically required.
• Experience: A minimum of several years of experience in water and wastewater engineering is necessary, often with a focus on design and construction.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in engineering software like AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software, and standard office programs (Word, Excel) is crucial.
• Soft skills: Strong communication (written and verbal), leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.

Join a Firm Where You Can Truly Lead. If you’re tired of being just another cog in a big machine, this is your chance to make a real impact — on your projects, your team, and your career.📩  

Let’s talk. Reach out confidentially to learn more about this opportunity. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.