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Project Engineering Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50301, USA
Listing for: Black & Veatch
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Management
  • Management
    Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The Opportunity As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Execution:
    Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects
  • Assist in the 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
  • Client Interface:
    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
  • Technical expertise:
    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
  • Management Responsibilities:
    Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel

Preferred Qualifications PE license. Previous engineering consulting experience. Experience executing multi-discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.

Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands 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/computer usage for extended periods of time Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication Travel to client sites Salary Plan ENG:
Engineering Job Grade 016

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