Civil Engineer - Water

About the Position

Civil Engineer - Water

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Location: Austin, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Responsibilities

• Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on the delivery of projects by leading significant portions of a variety of facilities throughout the cycle of design and construction, and startup phases as a technical specialist or lead.
• Hands-on involvement in developing reports or technical memos, completing studies, detailed designs, and specifications, collaborating to complete cost estimates, and preparing contract documents.
• Participation in scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration for infrastructure projects is also part of the role, including involvement in business development and preparation of proposals.
• Coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects.
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration.
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater design (i.e., Infrastructure, Conveyance, Pump Stations/Lift Stations).
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineering registration is preferred or in active pursuit.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k match and benefits that start day one.
• Hybrid work environment to balance work and personal life.
• Opportunity to own your career with purpose and meaning.
• Empowerment to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.
• Safe environment to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions.
• Diverse talents and perspectives to use in solving humanity’s biggest challenges.

About the Company

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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