Civil Wastewater Engineer

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Stantec's Water practice has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer with experience in civil, water/wastewater, municipal utility, or water resources engineering to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will support City of Houston wastewater projects in a full-time staff augment position located at city offices. The Civil Engineer will manage ongoing and planned design contracts, review, evaluate and/or design subsystems and product, material, and equipment specifications.

The work includes preparing calculations, conducting field work, coordinating simple tasks, and preparing meeting documentation.

• Support the project team in the development of design plans and specifications for water, reclaimed water, wastewater distribution and collection systems, and wastewater treatment projects for municipal clients.
• Assist with reviewing and/or preparing detailed engineering studies, technical and infrastructure planning reports, hydraulic models, and design tasks related to municipal distribution and collection systems.
• Perform quality reviews of documents during various phases of design development including engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting civil systems, equipment, and materials.
• Support senior staff in reviewing and preparing project cost estimates and participating in value engineering exercises.
• Review and manage the preparation, revision, and coordination of permit applications and documentation for utility, environmental, and municipal permits across jurisdictions; respond to requests for additional information and monitor permit status.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with internal team members and external consultants.
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs.
• Take sufficient notes at meetings to document discussions and organize follow‑up action items.
• Coordinate and maintain consistent communication with other project team disciplines to ensure the entire design team shares the same intent and stays on schedule.
• Support construction projects with periodic field site visits, construction observation, and witnessing utility testing.
• Assist in reviewing contractor shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other construction administration tasks.
• Be prepared to step in and assist with any project tasks in order to complete projects on time, on budget, and with quality design.

• Self‑motivated with strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong technical writing abilities.
• Experience with design of wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping infrastructure (preferred).
• Familiarity with collaborative project delivery methods (plus).
• Technical knowledge in water, sewer, and drainage projects (plus).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Mapping, and willingness to learn relevant software such as Water
  
  CAD, Sewer
  
  CAD, Storm
  
  CAD, etc. (plus).

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in civil, environmental, and/or water resources engineering.
• Licensed engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• Valid driver’s license.

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