Project Engineering Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Location:

Columbus, OH, US;
Seven Hills, OH, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage the execution of the engineering component of multiple delivery projects, including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. You will:

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on high‑profile municipal projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of each project.

Black & Veatch’s Governments & Community business provides innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission‑critical facilities worldwide.

Our Project Engineering Management team is a top‑ranked team in water‐related engineering and partners with clients to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, and mitigate risk. Team responsibilities include:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Assist in research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across disciplines.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple disciplines, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.

• Reviews lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentoring and performance management of assigned personnel.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience executing multi‑discipline wastewater treatment plant (WTP) and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrades and expansion projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Travel to client sites.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability insurance and a robust wellness program. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.

Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.