Project Engineering Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Location:

Des Moines, IA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation)

Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, a Staff full‑time position with relocation eligible. Manage execution of the engineering component of multiple design and delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions.

• 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 a project.
• 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 multiple disciplines.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.
• 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.
• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentor and perform performance management of assigned personnel.

• 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.

• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentor and perform performance management of assigned personnel.

• PE license.
• Previous engineering consulting experience.
• Experience executing multi‑discipline WTP and 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 background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.

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

Competitive compensation, 401K match, and benefits starting day 1. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include company‑matched 401k, adoption and tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑tax plans, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program may be available.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice, creating a valuable work experience that keeps people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We comply with all EEO laws and regulations and do 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 any other protected status.