Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Houston, TX

Posted: 08/05/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 38251

Job Description

Location: Houston TX
Salary: 140,000-155,000+

Position Summary:
We are seeking a senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to help grow our engineering business. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidate must also be able to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This role will be primarily commercial facing with a focus on industrial clients. This person will be splitting their time between high level Program Management, business development & technical responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy associated with all three. Duties will include:
  • Interact with commercial/industrial clients to identify needs, develop, and process solutions.
  • Primary point of contact for the client in all engineering-related matters.
  • Lead meetings with clients to review project specifics.
  • Lead internal engineering and design teams on single and multi-disciplined projects.
  • Assume role of lead technical engineer as needed.
  • Review other members of the team’s design efforts.
  • Review calculations prepared by others within the Civil/Environmental/Chemical group related to water/wastewater.
  • Perform periodic quality control reviews.
  • Monitor and update project budget and schedule regularly.
  • Oversee the preparation of wastewater-related permit applications to regulatory agencies; occasionally take the lead on permit application preparation.
  • Interface with vendors, equipment suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Meet with regulatory agencies.
  • Attend bid openings, review bid packages, and make recommendations to clients for the award of contracts.
  • Serve as lead person on proposal development of new opportunities.
  • Write proposals and Work Orders.
Required Qualifications:
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical).
  • A Professional Engineering (PE) License.
  • 5+ years of Business Development & Department Growth (Client interaction, mentorship, etc.).
    • Preparation of fee estimates, proposals, statements of qualifications, etc.
  • 10+ years of experience with designing & managing water & wastewater projects from a COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL BACKGROUND (Not Municipal).
    • Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards.
  • Knowledge and experience with environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements of Texas.
  • Good communication (Coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations, prepare written reports).
  • Ability to travel to client locations, both sites and offices.
  • Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.

Meet Your Recruiter

Nadia Nkansah
Account Manager

Born in Italy and raised in Georgia, Nadia Nkansah is an Account Manager at Selectek, specializing in engineering and technical recruiting. A graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in Exercise Science, she began her career in IT staffing and business development before transitioning into engineering recruiting and account management.


Nadia enjoys partnering with clients to understand their hiring goals and helping them identify top talent across engineering, architecture, manufacturing, data center, and other technical disciplines. She is passionate about building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process.


Outside of work, Nadia enjoys volunteering in her community, traveling, hiking, attending live music events, DJing, watching reality TV, and spending time with family and friends.

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