Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

We are currently searching for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Louisiana or Texas.

About the role

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external clients to deliver water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions
• Develop site plans including grading, drainage, and utilities
• Manage project tasks, design and permitting, construction coordination, and provide regular communication and guidance to CAD technicians, Engineer Interns, and Construction Inspectors
• Produce quality sets of plans, check the work of others, and follow Volkert’s QA/QC policy
• Ensure designs stay within the client’s budget
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and regulatory agencies to fulfill project requirements
• Exhibit strong project management skills and monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant engineering design experience
• Relevant municipal engineering experience including designing pump stations, pipelines, water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience performing hydraulic modeling (using programs such as WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.)
• Experience in Civil Site projects and understanding of ADA and building codes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana)
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Preferred Qualifications

• PE Licensure in Louisiana and/or Texas
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Volkert is an employee-owned, Top 100 design firm celebrating a century of service. We are committed to sustainability and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace across our nationwide offices.