Sr. Project Engineer, Water

Gannett Fleming is looking for a dynamic Wastewater Engineer offering strong technical expertise to join our Water/Wastewater practice in Houston, TX to provide project engineering support to the Public Works municipal group.

The Wastewater Engineering professional will be involved in designing water distribution systems and facilities including treatment plants and booster pump stations, wastewater collection systems and facilities, and other projects typical of municipal engineering practice. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently to move projects forward or in a team environment to produce plans and specifications. Large diameter water line and water line routing studies experience is beneficial. Water modeling experience is highly beneficial. This is a hybrid-remote opportunity, with a requirement of three days per week onsite at our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities:

• Participating with project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Involved with client interactions, presentations and project coordination.
• Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.
• Communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.
• Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
• Preparing reports and permit applications.
• Supervising and mentoring junior-level engineers.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 8-12 years of experience in water or wastewater discipline, particularly as an engineer designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Must an a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Texas
• Experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water distribution systems and facilities including treatment plants and booster pump stations, wastewater collection systems and facilities, roadway/drainage projects, and other projects typical of municipal engineering practice.
• Experience with large diameter water line and water line routing studies.
• Proficient to intermediate experience with AutoCAD software.
• Intermediate to advance experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

Location: Houston, TX

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID: 2024-11602

Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location