WW Engineering Specialist/Assistant Project Manager

STV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Water practice in Waco, Texas. This role is ideal for a licensed PE with approximately 6+ years of experience who is ready to take the next step in project management while continuing to contribute technically to municipal water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Serve as a technical lead or design engineer on water/wastewater projects, including pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, treatment facilities, and utility improvements.
• Assist project managers with scope, schedule, budget tracking, staffing coordination, and client communication.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with internal design teams, subconsultants, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Support quality control reviews and ensure project deliverables meet STV standards and client requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, project status updates, and design coordination meetings.
• Assist with construction phase services, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and field observations.
• Support business development efforts through proposal input, project approach development, and client relationship support.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs by providing technical guidance and review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer license in Texas.
• Approximately 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Working knowledge of project delivery, design standards, permitting, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support project delivery in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with municipalities, water districts, or public sector clients preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water/wastewater pipelines, lift stations, pump stations, treatment plant improvements, or utility rehabilitation projects.
• Prior experience supporting project management responsibilities such as budgets, schedules, client updates, and team coordination.
• Familiarity with TCEQ requirements and Texas municipal utility standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling, or related design software.
• Interest in growing into a full Project Manager role.

Pay

$89,487.93 - $102,271.92

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships