Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Water and Wastewater

Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Water and Wastewater

Jacksonville, Texas | Hybrid | Full-Time | Direct Hire

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer / Project Manager – Water and Wastewater for a growing Texas civil engineering firm serving municipalities, rural water supply organizations, public-sector entities, and utility clients throughout the state.

This is a permanent, high-impact opportunity for an experienced Texas Professional Engineer (PE) who wants broad technical ownership, direct client interaction, project leadership, and a long-term opportunity to grow into greater leadership and potential ownership or partnership responsibilities.

The position combines hands-on engineering, project management, regulatory coordination, client engagement, and construction support across municipal and utility infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

You will lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through regulatory approval, bidding, construction support, and project closeout.

Current projects include water distribution systems, wells, elevated storage facilities, treatment plants, and related municipal utility infrastructure.

Depending on your background and strengths, the role may lean more heavily toward technical design leadership, project management, client relationships, or a combination of these areas.

Key Responsibilities

Review, design, and sign/seal civil engineering plans for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Texas.

Lead engineering design for water distribution systems, wells, storage tanks and towers, treatment facilities, and related municipal utility infrastructure.

Prepare, review, and manage TCEQ submittals, permitting documentation, regulatory responses, and approval workflows.

Manage projects from initial planning and design through bidding, construction support, and closeout.

Develop bid packages and support public-sector bidding and procurement processes.

Review contractor submissions and provide engineering support throughout construction.

Serve as a primary engineering contact for municipalities, rural water supply corporations, public works organizations, utility clients, boards, and other stakeholders.

Participate in client meetings, board meetings, site inspections, field visits, and other project activities throughout Texas.

Coordinate internal drafting and design resources and provide technical direction for project production.

Help develop scalable engineering processes as the organization continues to grow.

Provide technical guidance or mentorship to EITs, junior engineers, technicians, and drafting staff as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Current and active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

Ability and authorization to review, approve, and seal civil engineering plans in Texas.

Approximately 6–8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience .

Relevant experience in water/wastewater, municipal infrastructure, utilities, public works, or closely related infrastructure projects.

Hands-on experience with TCEQ permitting, submittals, regulatory requirements, and plan-review responses .

Experience involving water distribution systems, wells, storage facilities, treatment plants, or related utility infrastructure.

Demonstrated project-management experience covering engineering design, permitting, bidding, client coordination, construction support, and project delivery.

Working proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable civil engineering design and drafting software.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Texas as project needs require.

Strong written communication, organization, project-management, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following environments will be particularly relevant:

Municipal engineering consulting

Rural water supply corporations

Public works departments

Municipal or utility infrastructure organizations

Water and wastewater engineering

Public-sector infrastructure projects

Utility consulting

Texas regulatory and permitting environments

Additional valuable experience includes:

Public-sector bidding and procurement

Infrastructure funding processes

Board-level client interaction

Business development and client relationship building

Established professional relationships within Texas

Mentoring EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or drafting staff

Broad ownership of projects from design through construction completion

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will be able to independently take ownership of civil infrastructure projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal technical resources.

Relevant accomplishments may include:

Successfully delivering municipal water or wastewater infrastructure projects

Preparing and securing TCEQ approvals

Producing and sealing engineering plans

Managing bidding and construction-support activities

Leading projects through design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout

Building long-term municipal or utility client relationships

Improving engineering workflows or project-delivery processes

Supporting the development of junior technical staff

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Jacksonville, Texas .

The expected schedule includes approximately 2–3 days per week in the office , with remote flexibility depending on workload and project requirements.

Regular travel throughout Texas is required for activities such as:

Client meetings

Board meetings

Site inspections

Field visits

Construction-related activities

Other project needs

Candidates should therefore be located within a practical commuting distance of Jacksonville or be prepared to relocate independently.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Benefits and Growth

The overall package may include:

Performance-based annual bonus opportunities

Health-insurance reimbursement

Company vehicle eligibility after an initial employment period, including fuel and authorized personal use

Hybrid work flexibility

Direct access to firm leadership

Significant professional autonomy

Long-term leadership growth opportunities

Potential future ownership or partnership path

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through this platform with an updated resume and relevant professional information.

Candidates should be prepared to confirm:

Active Texas Professional Engineer license

Ability to review and seal engineering plans in Texas

TCEQ permitting and regulatory experience

Water/wastewater or municipal utility project experience

Current location

Work authorization status

Desired total compensation

Availability for a hybrid work arrangement and statewide Texas travel

If you are a licensed Texas PE with strong municipal infrastructure experience and are looking for an opportunity combining hands-on engineering, project ownership, client visibility, and long-term professional growth, we would like to hear from you.