Plant Senior Project Engineer

DCS Engineering, LLC

Location

Austin, TX

Salary

Not listed

Type

Full-Time

Experience

Senior Level

Job Description

**JOB TITLE:**


**Plant Senior Project Engineer**


P.E. license is required for this position. Candidates who do not have P.E. will be automatically declined.


Are you in pursuit of an opportunity which can lead to becoming a partner in a firm?


Do you pride yourself in being a self\-starter, analytical problem solver, and natural student?


Can you be versatile enough to pivot across multiple projects, collaborate with a team, or grind it out alone to get the job done right?


These are the traits of the most successful engineers who achieve personal and professional growth in our industry. If this describes you, we’d like to discuss the opportunity to work alongside you and grow together.


**If the answers are yes, then please apply to become part of the team!**


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**2 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS**


* **Click to apply by emailing your resume to** **hr@dcs\-engineering.com**



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* **Copy and paste the link below and answer brief questionnaire:**


https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HGrWDUQTlYF

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**JOB DESCRIPTION:**


This individual will be responsible for the planning and design of water pumping stations, lift stations, reclaimed water facilities, surface water, groundwater, and wastewater treatment plants for both private and public clients. Responsibilities will include directing and/or designing projects, independently create layouts, detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates. Individual will calculate and prepare engineering documents for respective engineering discipline, including details, schedules and cost estimates for projects, performing life cycle cost analyses, performing hydraulic analysis calculations and developing hydraulic profiles, and coordinating with CADD technicians for construction plan production. This individual will be a technical resource for EITs and PEs ranging from 1\-5 years’ experience to assist them in completing designs and producing construction documents. Individual should seal their own plans in their areas of expertise. Interest in a growth path for additional management duties is encouraged.


**RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS:**


* Execute multiple simultaneous projects from conceptual design, through final design, and submittal reviews during construction.
* Manage budgets and schedules on assigned projects and/or being performed by direct reports.
* Manage critical path schedules for projects including obtaining required design information from external agencies such as private utility companies, public information requests, and regulatory agencies.
* Prepare conceptual designs to assist clients in defining project scope including but not limited to site layouts, preliminary cost estimating, schedule formation, agency review identification, and manhour estimates to establish fee needed to complete the work.
* Independently create layouts, detailed designs, plans, specifications and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, tanks and other water and wastewater storage and conveyance systems.
* Engineering/process design, project coordination, determining and writing engineering specifications, planning work, establish appropriate design methods, report preparation and coordination, equipment sizing and selection and working directly with the owner.
* Calculate and prepare engineering documents for respective engineering discipline, including details, schedules and cost estimates for projects, performing life cycle cost analyses, performing hydraulic analysis calculations and developing hydraulic profiles, and coordinating with CADD technicians for construction plan production.
* The selection and application of engineering systems and materials in accordance with the latest governing codes applicable to the project type will be required.
* Lead equipment and supplier selection
* Work with subconsultants and other outside entities to obtain necessary design information and keep project on schedule including but not limited to preparing subconsultant scope of work, coordinating with subconsultants to prepare contracts and fees, managing subconsultants during design, and problem solving and communicating with subconsultants as issues arise. Specific tasks may include working with:
+ Surveyors for obtaining and evaluation of topographic and boundary surveys, title searches, preparation of plats, easements, and other survey documents.
+ Geotechnical Engineers for geotechnical analysis studies, paving design, and utility design
+ Environmental Engineers for endangered species, phase I evaluations, archeological studies, waters of the US identification, aquifer recharge zones, and other environmental studies.
+ Other Consulting Firms working on adjacent or related projects for data transfer, scheduling coordination, and points of connection.
* Identify, coordinate with, and submit designs to all applicable agencies for review. This individual should have a demonstra

Posted: 2026-03-17