Business Development Engineer - Wastewater, Hybrid, Austin

Role: Business Development Engineer- Water/ Waste Water

Location: Bee Cave, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation: $112,810 – $180,496 / year

Benefits: This position includes medical, PTO, sick time, parental leave and 401k.

A rapidly growing utility organization is seeking a Business Development Engineer – Water/Wastewater to support expansion efforts across Texas. This is a high-impact, executive-facing role focused on supporting new development projects through feasibility analysis, design coordination, and utility infrastructure delivery.

This organization is experiencing significant growth and needs a seasoned Texas-licensed PE who can step in immediately and lead from day one.

About the Opportunity

This role serves as a subject matter expert in planning, feasibility review, and construction coordination for water and wastewater utility infrastructure projects. You will partner closely with business development leadership, developers, contractors, and executive stakeholders to evaluate service availability, manage technical risks, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with Texas regulations.

This is a highly visible position with direct exposure to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Conduct feasibility assessments for new development projects
• Evaluate water/wastewater service availability and system capacity
• Perform hydraulic calculations (flow, pressure, pipe sizing, demand analysis)
• Prepare and review engineering layouts and design support (pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities)
• Verify CCN coverage and review TCEQ and PUC documentation
• Analyze cost implications and provide technical recommendations

Project Coordination

• Support permitting and regulatory filings
• Manage scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, and project managers
• Resolve technical conflicts and construction-related challenges

Field Support

• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders
• Conduct site visits and construction observations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in:
  • Water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Land development
  • Municipal utility systems
• Strong knowledge of Texas regulatory environment (TCEQ, PUC)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to evaluate utility service availability and construction impacts
• Valid Texas driver’s license

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running. There is no capacity for mentorship.

Preferred Experience

• Hydraulic modeling software
• Experience supporting fast-growing utility environments
• Strong executive-level communication skills
• Experience working directly with developers

Location & Work Schedule

Bee Cave, TX (14 miles west of Austin)

• Hybrid schedule
• Typically remote Mondays & Fridays
• In-office presence required (not fully remote)
• Some field time required
• Up to 20% travel within Texas

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $112,810 – $180,496 (depending on experience)
• 20 days PTO to start
• 80 hours sick time
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health benefits

Why This Role?

• High-visibility position with executive exposure
• Work directly on high-growth Texas development projects
• Opportunity to influence infrastructure expansion strategy
• Join a rapidly expanding utility organization entering new markets

If you are a Texas PE with strong water/wastewater infrastructure experience and are ready to make an impact in a growing organization, we’d love to connect.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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