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Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer

Parsons Corporation
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Water / Wastewater Process Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in water/wastewater process design, with a strong emphasis on treatment processes. This role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced water treatment systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility

Description

Process Design

Lead the design and development of water and wastewater treatment processes, including raw water pump stations, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, ozone treatment, filtration, and chemical systems.

Project Leadership

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

Technical Expertise

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all designs and processes comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Client Engagement

Work closely with clients to understand their needs, provide technical solutions, and maintain strong relationships.

Innovation

Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Required Qualifications

Qualification

Details

Experience

10 years of experience in water/wastewater process design, with a strong preference for water treatment expertise.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in designing raw water pump stations, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, ozone treatment, filtration, chemical metering pumps, transfer pumps, and chloramine systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Software Proficiency

Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, WaterCAD, or equivalent tools.

Communication Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with clients, teams, and stakeholders.

Problem-Solving

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex systems and develop innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualification

Details

Water Experience

Extensive experience in water treatment processes is highly preferred.

Leadership

Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing large-scale projects.

Sustainability Focus

Knowledge of sustainable engineering practices and environmental impact reduction.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Salary : $120,800 - $217,400

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