Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KFA is looking for talented Civil Engineers with 5 to 10 years of experience in water and wastewater design to join our Austin, Round Rock, or San Antonio office. The successful candidate will focus on municipal water/wastewater projects including the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, lift stations, pump stations, and water modeling.

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Under general direction, perform civil engineering design and analysis on water and wastewater projects for our public sector clients
• Working with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpreting plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.)
• Developing Feasibility Studies, Preliminary Engineering Reports, and Water and Wastewater Master Plan Documents
• Developing construction documents and providing construction administration services
• Serving as a Task Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager with responsibilities that include budget and schedule management as well as some client interaction

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of strong experience in water and wastewater design and construction plan production
• Texas PE license or the ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire
• MicroStation or Civil3D experience
• Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific experience in public sector water and wastewater pipelines
• Experience as a Task Lead or Project Manager on challenging public infrastructure projects
• Experience with Master Planning or System Modeling

ABOUT US

KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients in Texas. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston, and San Antonio, we provide opportunities in the fields of transportation, water, wastewater, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.

At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.

What else sets us apart?

• We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
• We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
• We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying con