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// Water & Wastewater Engineering Recruiting — TX
Water & Wastewater Recruiter
San Antonio, TX
SAWS manages one of the largest recycled-water distribution networks in the country alongside the Vista Ridge pipeline, a 142-mile regional supply project built to diversify San Antonio away from sole reliance on the Edwards Aquifer.
// San Antonio Water & Wastewater Recruiting
Specialized staffing for San Antonio water infrastructure
We're a specialized water and wastewater engineering recruiter for San Antonio and South Texas — placing licensed Professional Engineers (PE), process engineers, and inspection specialists across treatment, distribution, and collection-system work.
From treatment plant upgrades to collection-system rehabilitation and stormwater compliance, we match vetted talent to the regulatory, operational, and performance demands of complex water infrastructure programs.
Recruiting expertise
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
- Water Distribution & Collection Systems
- Stormwater Management & Drainage Design
- Hydraulic & Hydrologic Modeling
- Water/Wastewater Process Engineering
- Utility Infrastructure Rehabilitation
- Environmental Compliance & Permitting (NPDES)
- Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
// Roles we place
Water & wastewater roles we place in San Antonio
01Water/Wastewater Project Engineer (PE)
02Senior Process Engineer
03Water Resources Engineer
04Utility / Pipeline Design Engineer
05Water/Wastewater Plant Operations Manager
06Environmental Compliance Engineer
07Construction Engineer & Inspector (CEI)
08SCADA / Controls Engineer
09Water Resources Project Manager
10Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering
// Skills we screen for
Water & wastewater skills & software we recruit for in San Antonio
Every submission is held to the same standard: real fluency in the modeling software, licensure, and codes the role demands.
AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley WaterGEMSBentley SewerGEMSBentley HAMMER (surge analysis)EPANETHEC-RAS / HEC-HMSInfoWorks ICMBioWin (process modeling)ArcGIS / utility GISCityworks / Lucity (asset management)Bluebeam RevuProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseGrade IV Water/Wastewater Operator certificationNPDES permitting fluencySCADA & instrumentation (Ignition, Wonderware)Pump station designMembrane & UV treatment systemsTrenchless rehabilitation (CIPP) methodsConfined space / collection system safety (OSHA)State DEP/DEQ regulatory fluency
// 2026 hiring trends
2026 San Antoniowater & wastewater hiring
Heading into 2026, San Antonio's market is shaped by aging-infrastructure replacement, PFAS and emerging-contaminant compliance, and federally funded resiliency work. Licensed process engineers and inspection specialists who can deliver permit-compliant, resilient systems remain in short supply.
Representative 2026 compensation
Process Designer / CAD Technician$58,000 – $80,000
Water/Wastewater Engineer (EIT)$68,000 – $92,000
Treatment Process Engineer$90,000 – $130,000
Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager$95,000 – $135,000
Licensed PE (Mid-Level)$100,000 – $145,000
Collection & Conveyance Engineer (PE)$105,000 – $145,000
Senior Project Manager$140,000 – $185,000+
Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering$175,000 – $245,000+
Ranges vary by firm, licensure, and project mix; figures are directional for the San Antonio metro.
// Projects we support
Supporting San Antoniowater & wastewater programs
Vista Ridge regional pipeline operations & expansion
Edwards Aquifer protection & wellhead management
Recycled water ('purple pipe') network expansion
Dos Rios & Leon Creek WRC upgrades
Lead service line replacement
// FAQ
Water & wastewater recruiting in San Antonio — FAQ
Do you place water and wastewater engineers in San Antonio, TX?
Yes. Our water and wastewater search practice covers San Antonio and South Texas, placing PEs, process engineers, and inspection specialists on treatment, distribution, and collection-system work.
What water/wastewater roles do you recruit for in San Antonio?
Typical San Antonio searches include Water/Wastewater Project Engineer (PE), Senior Process Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Utility/Pipeline Design Engineer, and SCADA/Controls Engineer.
How quickly can you fill a water/wastewater position in San Antonio?
With a national pipeline of pre-vetted water and wastewater professionals, we typically deliver a shortlist of qualified TX candidates within days — every placement backed by our guarantee.
Do you recruit for NPDES permitting and utility compliance work?
Yes. Candidates are screened for NPDES permitting, SCADA/instrumentation, and utility rehabilitation experience, matched against San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and Texas's regulatory requirements.
// Why partner with us
Why San Antonio firms partner with Metro Associates
Multi-State Licensing Expertise
We understand NCEES comity and the complexities of multi-state PE licensure.
Passive Candidate Acquisition
Our recruiters reach high-performers who are not actively on job boards.
Scalable Staffing Solutions
From a single PE to an entire treatment-plant design team for a multi-year program.
Regulatory & Codes Fluency
Fluency in Clean Water Act / NPDES permitting, state DEP/DEQ requirements, and SRF-funded project compliance.
Hiring water & wastewater engineers in San Antonio?
Tell us about the role — we'll deliver a vetted shortlist of licensed TX water and wastewater talent, backed by our placement guarantee.
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