# Project Engineer III at Aqua

- Company: Aqua
- What the company does: The AI-Native Turnkey Alternative Investment Platform (TAIP). Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.aquasec.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: 2 Locations
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $155K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-11-09
- Apply: https://aquaamerica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Essential_Careers/job/TX-Austin/Project-Engineer-III_R6438
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aqua-project-engineer-iii/

## About the role

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required
- Professional Engineer’s License (PE) in the State of Texas or ability to achieve within 6 months of hire
- 6+ years of professional experience in Water and/or Wastewater and budget management of projects over $1M. Wastewater preferred
- Project Management experience preferred, PMI Certification a plus
- Experience conducting field testing, data collection programs, and master planning for water distribution systems and sewer collection systems
- Current Driver’s License and ability to drive to project sites within the assigned region, for on-site meetings and inspections, as required