Project Engineer Jobs

SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in six states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.

About Us

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about this essential resource, SouthWest Water is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

We're proud of our work. Daily, we make a difference in the lives of people by providing them with water and wastewater services. Don't wait, the opportunity is now to build your and our planet's future with SouthWest Water!

Benefits

401(k) company match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP/LTD

Vacation accrual begins at 3 weeks per year

10 company-paid holidays

16 hours of floating time

Training and education allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Our Texas Water Utilities division is searching for a Project Engineer – someone ready to be part of the company’s fastest-growing business unit, Texas Water Utilities. In this position, you will assist the Texas business unit in planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements. The role requires someone who knows the value of teamwork, has a sense of urgency, and appreciates the fact that our state's economy from oil and gas to agriculture and manufacturing, along with life in EVERY Texas town and city, depends on clean and reliable sources of water.

Think you've got what it takes?

Purpose of the Job

This position is responsible for assisting in planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements and other operational and engineering projects that may be assigned. Analyzes, plans, designs, and is responsible for operating the Company's water facilities. Prepares operational and procedural manuals as required.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare construction plans

Complete construction inspections

Communicate and coordinate projects

Advise on engineering issues

Competencies

Delivering High Quality Work

Supporting Coworkers

Communicating Effectively

Driving Projects to Completion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certifications

PE (Professional Engineer)

Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Office-Based Role

Work Experience

Two to three years of experience preferred.

SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sugar Land, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person