Wastewater operator Jobs in Houston, TX

Civil Wastewater Engineer - ( 250000QK )

Description

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Water practice has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer with experience in civil, water / wastewater, municipal utility, or water resources engineering to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will support City of Houston wastewater projects in a full-time staff augment position located at city offices.

The role of the Civil Engineer would include managing on-going and planned design contracts, reviewing, evaluating and / or designing sub-systems and product, material, and equipment specifications. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include preparing calculations, conducting field work, coordinating simple tasks, and preparing meeting documentation.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Support the project team in the development of design plans and specifications for a variety of water / reclaimed water / wastewater distribution and collection systems, and wastewater treatment projects primarily for public municipal clients
• Assist with the review and / or preparation of detailed engineering studies, technical and infrastructure planning reports, hydraulic models and design tasks associated with municipal distribution and collection systems, and related facilities
• Perform quality reviews of documents in various phases of design development including engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems, equipment, and materials.
• Support senior staff in review and preparation of project cost estimates and participate in value engineering exercises.
• Review and manage the preparation, revision, and coordination of permit applications and documentation for utility, environmental, and municipal permits through local, state and federal jurisdictions; respond to requests for additional information, and monitor and report status of various permit submittals
• Attend and participate in project meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants.
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs
• Take sufficient notes at meetings to document discussions and organize follow-up action items.
• Coordinate and keep consistent communication with other project team disciplines to ensure entire design team has same design intent and is on schedule
• Support construction projects with periodic field site visits, construction observation, and witnessing utility testing
• Assist in the review of contractor shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other construction administration tasks
• Prepared to step in and assist with any of the project teams tasks in order to complete projects on time, on budget, and with quality design

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience :

Must have a valid driver's license

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston

Organization : BC-1773 Water-US Gulf

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 19, 2025, 2 : 28 : 46 PM

Req ID : 250000QK

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