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Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist

STV Incorporated
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist position at STV Incorporated?

STV’s Austin, TX location is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Specialist for our Water Practice Group. You’ll provide the ability to contribute immediately to Water and Wastewater (W/WW) project development and execution of varying sizes as part of a growing office. As a Water/Wastewater Engineer, you’ll perform project design engineering, project design staff oversight, quality control, project management, client development, proposal preparation and sales pursuits for W/WW pipeline and conveyance projects in Texas. You’ll have a strong understanding of principles and theories of water hydraulics, pipeline mechanics and materials, operation and control, and installation means and methods. You’ll be responsible for performing all aspects of pipeline engineering. In this position, you’ll work under the supervision of the Austin Water Group Manager. Familiarity with and/or the ability and desire to use modeling and production tools, such as InfoWater or InfoWorks ICM and/or WaterGems and WaterCAD are a plus. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects as well as the development of probable construction cost estimates for his/her projects withing the department. Attends client meetings days or nights. Analyzes design criteria, reporting, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project. Prepares design computations and quantity estimates. Prepares and/or modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, plan sheets and exhibits, permits and designs for various projects. Instructs draft person/technicians to develop designs into working contract drawings. Performs occasional drafting, primarily in CAD drafting software. Reviews construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents. Serves as onsite project representative. Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Responsible for job specific and/or assigned project team quality system tasks, as defined in the quality manual and/or the Project Implementation Plan. Here’s What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field of study. EIT certification, PE is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience working on small diameter (less than 24”) and/or large diameter (24” up to 108”) water and sewer pipelines. The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. You will also need to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and effectively present the information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Experience with pipeline hydraulics and modeling experience with InfoWater or InfoWorks ICM and/or WaterGems. WaterCAD are preferred but not required. Demonstrable experience in the design of W/WW infrastructure: planning, design and construction of potable water and wastewater conveyance design. Experience working with local municipalities and utility companies. Must be able to demonstrate the following skills: leadership, oral and written communication, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving. Knowledge of scheduling, spreadsheet, document, and database software. Compensation Range: $64,848.58 - $86,464.77 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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