Wastewater Treatment Engineer Jobs in Texas

Wastewater Treatment Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, driven by rapid municipal growth, extensive industrial operations, and ongoing infrastructure investment from the Gulf Coast to the Metroplex, with demand at every level from entry-level process engineer through senior project lead. Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth lead hiring, anchored by employers such as Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and the San Antonio Water System. The most in-demand specialties in Texas are membrane bioreactor design, nutrient removal systems, and industrial effluent compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityBastrop, TX
Cities hiring10
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring11

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Regional Sales Manager Biological Wastewater Treatment for F&B in North America
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Regional Sales Manager Biological Wastewater Treatment for F&B in North America
HEADWORKS, INC.
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development

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Mayday Manufacturing
Wastewater Treatment Technician I
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Wastewater Treatment Technician I
Mayday Manufacturing
Denton, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
201-500

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City of Abilene, Texas
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III - Wastewater Treatment
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City of Abilene, Texas
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Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III - Wastewater Treatment
City of Abilene, Texas
Abilene, Texas
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Sales
$18.83 - $30.23/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - Maintenance Worker III
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - Maintenance Worker III
CITY OF LUFKIN
Lufkin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
High school diploma or GED

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Jacobs
Licensed Surface Water & Wastewater Treatment Project Manager - Pampa, TX
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Licensed Surface Water & Wastewater Treatment Project Manager - Pampa, TX
Jacobs
Pampa, Texas
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$90k - $115k/yr
Wastewater Certification
10,000+

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Wastewater Treatment Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bastrop
2 jobs
Corpus Christi
2 jobs
Azle
1 job
Pampa
1 job
Dallas
1 job
Denton
1 job
Lufkin
1 job
Abilene
1 job
Houston
1 job

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

SpaceX
SpaceX2 open roles
HDR
HDR1 open role
Jacobs
Jacobs1 open role

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in wastewater treatment engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas PE license or EIT registration with a path to Professional Engineer licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an accredited program
  • Experience with municipal or industrial wastewater treatment plant design and operations
  • Proficiency with process modeling software such as BioWin, GPS-X, or equivalent platforms
  • Familiarity with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations and permit requirements
  • Strong project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a wastewater treatment engineer in Texas?

You become a wastewater treatment engineer in Texas by earning a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering and then pursuing licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Most candidates begin by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status, then accumulate supervised experience before sitting for the Professional Engineer exam. Holding a Texas PE license is a firm requirement for signing and sealing design documents in the state.

How much do wastewater treatment engineers make in Texas?

Wastewater treatment engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire wastewater treatment engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring wastewater treatment engineers in Texas right now include SpaceX, HDR, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's combination of large municipal utilities, active industrial corridors along the Gulf Coast, and a strong engineering consulting sector means openings appear consistently across both public-sector utilities and private firms.

Which Texas cities have the most wastewater treatment engineer jobs?

Bastrop, Corpus Christi, and Azle have the most wastewater treatment engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its scale as the largest city in the state and its dense concentration of petrochemical and refining facilities requiring industrial wastewater compliance, while San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth generate steady openings through large municipal utility authorities and regional infrastructure expansion projects.

How can I get hired as a wastewater treatment engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an Engineer-in-Training position at a Texas municipal utility or mid-size environmental engineering firm, where you work under a licensed PE while accumulating the supervised hours required for full licensure. Large Texas employers such as Jacobs and AECOM run structured graduate development programs that onboard new engineers directly from accredited programs. Lateral entry from adjacent roles in environmental compliance, civil site design, or water resources is also common, and holding an EIT credential from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors gives candidates a clear advantage over unregistered applicants.

Where can I find and apply to wastewater treatment engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to wastewater treatment engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across municipal utilities, engineering consulting firms, and industrial employers. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through each listing.

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