Environmental Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Environmental engineers in Arlington work on the water side of DFW growth: stormwater, drainage, floodplains and water and wastewater systems. The City of Arlington and the big water consulting firms in Fort Worth and Dallas are hiring. Below are the current openings, then who is hiring, what it pays and the path to a Texas PE.
Current environmental engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Environmental Engineer Work in Arlington
Inside the city, most environmental engineering is water work. The City of Arlington's stormwater engineering operations team runs drainage studies, enforces floodplain rules and manages capital drainage projects, and its engineer postings accept a degree in civil or environmental engineering. The Trinity River Authority, the regional river authority, keeps its general office on South Collins Street in Arlington.
The rest of the market sits a short commute away. Water and wastewater consultants such as CDM Smith, Freese and Nichols and Garver staff their DFW projects from offices in Fort Worth, Dallas and Frisco, so an Arlington engineer can reach either downtown on I-30 or I-20. That consulting work covers treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, dams, levees and hydraulic structures for cities across North Texas.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Environmental Engineers
These employers have current environmental and water engineering openings in Arlington and the DFW metro:
- City of Arlington - hires civil and graduate engineers for stormwater engineering, drainage and floodplain work, open to environmental engineering graduates.
- CDM Smith - the engineering firm is hiring an Environmental Engineer 2 for water services in Fort Worth.
- Freese and Nichols - hires water resource engineers and project managers in its Dallas and Fort Worth offices for dam, levee and hydraulic design.
- Garver - recruits water and wastewater project managers for Fort Worth, Dallas and Frisco.
- Carollo Engineers - the water engineering firm hires water and wastewater engineers in Dallas.
Environmental Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $57,000 to $72,000 a year for graduate engineers and engineers in training.
- Experienced: roughly $76,000 to $110,000 a year for licensed engineers.
- Senior / lead: $110,000 to $160,000 or more for project managers and senior consultants.
These are estimates from local postings and national data. The City of Arlington posts $57,329 to $71,661 for a graduate engineer and $76,352 to $95,440 for a licensed civil engineer in stormwater. Nationally, environmental engineers earned a median of $107,110 in May 2025 (BLS). A PE license, a Certified Floodplain Manager credential and project management experience all move pay up.
How to Become an Environmental Engineer in Arlington
You need a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering. UT Arlington offers a BS in Civil Engineering, then graduate degrees in Civil Engineering with environmental and water tracks, including an MS and a Master of Engineering. To seal designs and permit documents you need a PE license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors: pass the FE exam, gain qualifying experience, then pass the PE exam. The City of Arlington's stormwater engineers must hold a Texas PE and earn the Certified Floodplain Manager credential within a year of hire.
What the Job Involves
Environmental engineers design systems that protect water, air and land while keeping projects within the rules. Day to day that can mean modeling drainage and floodplains, designing water and wastewater treatment or pipeline upgrades, reviewing development plans, preparing permit applications and reports, and visiting sites to check construction or take samples. The work blends design software and report writing with field time.
Skills Employers Look For
- Hydrology, hydraulics and stormwater design
- Water and wastewater treatment and conveyance fundamentals
- Working knowledge of TCEQ and EPA rules
- Modeling and design software such as AutoCAD and HEC-RAS
- Permit writing and clear technical reports
- An FE pass, with a PE license or a plan to earn one
Career Path and Advancement
Most Arlington environmental engineers start as a graduate engineer or engineer in training, earn the PE, and move up to project engineer and project manager. At the City of Arlington the step is from graduate engineer to licensed civil engineer in stormwater, while engineers at Fort Worth and Dallas consulting firms grow into senior project manager and discipline lead roles on regional water projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a PE license to be an environmental engineer in Arlington?
You can start as a graduate engineer without one, but the PE matters for advancement. The City of Arlington requires a Texas PE for its licensed stormwater engineer roles, and Freese and Nichols requires one for its water resource project managers. Licenses come from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
How much do environmental engineers make in Arlington?
Graduate engineers start around $57,000 to $72,000 a year, licensed engineers earn about $76,000 to $110,000, and senior project managers can pass $160,000. These are estimates based on City of Arlington postings and BLS data.
What is a Certified Floodplain Manager, and do I need it?
It is a professional credential for engineers who work on floodplain mapping and enforcement. It is not a state license, but the City of Arlington requires its stormwater engineers to earn it within a year of hire.
Can I study environmental engineering at UT Arlington?
Yes, through civil engineering. UT Arlington offers a BS in Civil Engineering and graduate degrees in Civil Engineering with environmental and water tracks. The City of Arlington's stormwater engineer postings accept either a civil or an environmental engineering degree.
Do environmental engineers work in the office or the field?
Both. Design, modeling and reports happen at a desk, but site visits, construction checks and sampling are part of most roles, so expect regular field days around Arlington and the wider DFW area.
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