Design Manager - Water & Wastewater; Knoxville

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Water/Wastewater Design Manager local to the Knoxville, TN area. This role serves as the technical steward of large municipal water and wastewater projects, driving technical delivery in close partnership with the Project Manager while maintaining a clear split of responsibilities. The Project Technical Leader leads engineering design efforts for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and related infrastructure, ensuring quality control, regulatory compliance, and mitigation of rework.

This individual acts as the engineer of record, performing technical reviews, stamping designs, and conducting site evaluations to ensure alignment with project and location requirements. The role emphasizes preemptive and proactive technical leadership to keep teams on schedule. The Project Technical Leader also contributes to proposals and may participate in client meetings to present technical solutions. Additionally, this role mentors and trains junior engineers, supports technical knowledge development, and represents the firm through technical publications and industry engagement.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• 5‑7 years of related experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related
• Prior experience working with drinking water projects
• Prior consulting or private sector experience