Project Engineer, Water-Wastewater
Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 168 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2025. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work.SummaryReady to put your PE license to work on projects that truly matter? Join HR Green's Wastewater team in Houston and help deliver critical water and wastewater solutions that communities rely on every day. From modernizing treatment plants to improving water distribution, transmission and wastewater collection systems, your work will directly support safe, reliable, and sustainable services for residents and businesses.This role is built for a hands-on engineer who enjoys tackling complex municipal challenges, guiding junior staff, and collaborating with a high-performing team. You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle-planning, design, construction, and leadership-while building expertise and shaping infrastructure that has a lasting community impact.If you're looking for a role where your technical skills translate into visible, meaningful results, this is an opportunity worth exploring.What You'll DoLead and independently complete engineering designs using professional judgmentSupport or act as Project Manager; assign tasks, set schedules, and monitor team progressPerform QA/QC reviews on engineering work and ensure accuracyMake key design decisions and coordinate impacts across projectsIdentify and resolve technical, schedule, and budget issuesSupport bidding and contractor selection; respond to contractor questionsMonitor construction and supervise field workPrepare addenda, recommend change orders, and contribute to proposals (scope, schedule, cost)Communicate directly with clients on technical mattersSign and seal engineering documents; serve as technical expert or PM on select projectsWhat You BringBachelor's or Master's in Engineering from an accredited programLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months4+ years of engineering/design experience, including water and/or wastewater projectsStrong technical writing, communication, and plan-reading skillsProficiency with engineering tools, analysis equipment, and softwareSolid analytical and problem-solving abilities across routine and complex tasksWhy HR GreenWork on impactful municipal water and wastewater projects serving local communitiesHands-on experience across design, construction, and project leadershipOpportunities to mentor junior engineers and grow into leadership rolesCollaborative team environment focused on delivering reliable, sustainable infrastructureMeaningful work that directly improves public health and essential serviceBenefitsNot only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/