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Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Facilities

Walker Partners Engineers | Surveyors
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
As a Project Engineer at Walker Partners, you will work alongside our experienced engineering and construction management teams and play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater treatment facility projects.

This is a great opportunity for a licensed P.E. looking to deepen their impact in the water/wastewater field while gaining leadership experience in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. From conceptual design and coordination, to assisting with the bidding process and supporting construction management- you’ll be involved in delivering projects from cradle to grave!

Responsibilities

» Lead and/or support civil engineering efforts - including planning, design, and permitting - across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects

» Work side-by-side with project managers, engineers, and cross-disciplined teams to tackle complex challenges and to bring our clients’ infrastructure goals to life

» Collaborate with project managers to develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets

» Prepare technical reports, construction plans, and specifications

» Mentor and lead EITs and junior engineering staff

Preferred Qualifications

» Master of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

» Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (from ABET Accredited Civil Engineering Program)

» Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

» 5-7 years of experience in the planning and design of water/wastewater systems

» Working knowledge of design standards and permitting requirements in Texas

Skills Desired

» The technical acumen to design and to lead a design team to prepare the drawings and specifications for water and wastewater treatment facilities

» A working knowledge of permitting treatment facilities in the State of Texas

» Excellent communication skills

» Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities

About Us

Walker Partners is a Texas-based and Texan-owned civil engineering and survey firm committed to strengthening the communities we call home. From cities and neighborhoods to universities and institutions, however you define community we're here to help. With five offices across Central Texas, our experienced engineering and surveying teams look beyond the bricks and boundaries to discover the right solution to help communities thrive now, and for future generations. Joining Walker Partners gives you the chance to build a career that empowers you to thrive with professional challenges, offers you a sense of belonging and purpose, and gives you the tools to create a world that is stronger and more sustainable.

Key Benefits

» Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision options

» Time off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays

» Professional Development: Extensive internal training program and tuition reimbursement

» Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

» Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience

Walker Partners adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. However, applicants must be legally authorized to work for Walker Partners in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

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