Water Engineer

Are you a Water/Wastewater Engineer looking to work on projects that directly improve communities throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South?

Our client is a growing consulting engineering firm seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer to join their collaborative team. This opportunity offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects while gaining exposure to every phase of project delivery—from planning and design through permitting, construction, and client coordination.

If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your work is recognized and you can continue expanding your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Water/Wastewater Engineer, you will:

• Plan and design municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Design water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Design water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, storage facilities, and related utility improvements.
• Perform engineering calculations and hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Conduct field investigations, facility assessments, and condition evaluations.
• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate existing treatment processes and recommend system improvements.
• Support rehabilitation and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Provide construction administration support, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions, conducting site visits, and assisting during project construction.
• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, contractors, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, practical, maintainable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five to seven years of directly related water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong understanding of:
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Wastewater collection systems
• Pump stations and pumping systems
• Pipeline and utility infrastructure design
• Construction methods
• Engineering standards and permitting requirements

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• AutoCAD
• Hydraulic modeling software (WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Info Water, or similar)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Other municipal engineering software

Why Join This Opportunity?

This opportunity offers the chance to become part of a growing engineering firm where you'll work on meaningful infrastructure projects while continuing to expand your technical and professional expertise.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on impactful municipal infrastructure projects throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive engineering team.
• Gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle—from planning and design through construction administration.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Expand your technical expertise through cross-training and mentorship.
• Join a growing organization where your contributions are valued and your career can continue to grow.