Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

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Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Water & Wastewater Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of infrastructure and treatment projects across the water sector. This role will suit a technically capable engineer with experience in water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering, who is looking to contribute to projects from initial design through to construction and completion.

You will work closely with clients, design teams, contractors and operational stakeholders to develop practical, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions. The position involves managing technical activities, coordinating project inputs and ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, review and oversee designs for water and wastewater treatment, networks, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, drawings, schedules and tender documentation.
  • Support project planning, cost control, risk management and programme monitoring.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
  • Attend site visits, surveys, progress meetings and design reviews as required.
  • Monitor construction activities, respond to technical queries and assist with commissioning and handover.
  • Ensure designs and project delivery comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental obligations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and whole-life value across projects.

About you

You will ideally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in civil, chemical, environmental or process engineering, together with relevant experience in the water or wastewater sector. Experience of design and project delivery within regulated utilities or infrastructure environments would be advantageous.

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with relevant design software, project management tools and industry standards is desirable. Chartered or working towards chartered status would be welcomed.

A full driving licence may be required, depending on project locations. In return, you will have the opportunity to work on varied and technically rewarding projects, develop your career and contribute to resilient, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Added 09/11/2026
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Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States of America Permanent Water

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