Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager – Water/Wastewater (PE) to work in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office. This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and oversee the planning and execution of civil, stormwater, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects supporting municipal and utility clients.

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager – Water/Wastewater (PE) to work in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office. This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and oversee the planning and execution of civil, stormwater, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects supporting municipal and utility clients.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The Project Manager – Water/Wastewater (PE) leads the delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater, and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and execution. This role is responsible for technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the preparation of engineering reports, design documents, and technical specifications.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources across multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as lead engineer on stormwater and wastewater projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Ensure adherence to standard engineering practices and documentation requirements.
• Evaluate evolving water, wastewater, and stormwater regulations and assess municipal impacts.
• Provide technical support related to resiliency and sustainability design elements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications and coordinate closely with internal design teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and civil design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).

• Experience working with municipal or utility clients.
• Familiarity with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulations.
• Prior experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to perform office-based work with occasional visits to project or construction…