Engineering Manager

McDonough, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

Are you an experienced water or wastewater engineer ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Join a stable, mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports essential public utilities, your travel is minimal, and your long-term future is supported through a strong pension plan.

The Engineering Manager oversees daily engineering department operations, including development review, system design evaluation, and staff supervision. This role coordinates engineering activities, resolves complex technical challenges, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.

• Plan, organize, and direct engineering department activities and staff
• Develop and monitor work plans aligned with departmental goals and performance standards
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate engineering personnel
• Assign projects, review work, and resolve staff and technical issues

• Oversee technical review of water distribution and wastewater collection system designs
• Evaluate development submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability
• Analyze and resolve design, hydraulic, pressure, water quality, and system performance issues
• Review studies, reports, and plans prepared internally and by external consultants

• Identify rehabilitation and replacement projects through system data analysis
• Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure project
• Track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Maintain engineering databases and records integrated with GIS systems

• Participate in field investigations related to pressure, flow, and system performance
• Conduct fire flow testing and hydraulic analysis
• Evaluate system capacity for new developments and system extensions

• Represent the organization in meetings with developers, contractors, engineers, and agencies
• Communicate policies, design standards, and requirements
• Coordinate project approvals and permitting communications

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and organizational requirements
• Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and safety procedures
• Conduct drills and training to ensure readiness and risk mitigation

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering
• At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia
• Confined Space and Competent Person certifications

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL Server, and CAD software

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Clear technical communication and presentation skills
• Sound engineering judgment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits, equipment inspection, and moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.