Drinking Water Technical Manager

About the Role

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm focused on clean water, safe environments, healthy communities, and happy people.

We seek a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Technical Manager. In this role you will collaborate with municipal clients to develop, design and deliver drinking water projects across the New England region.

• Act as the technical leader for all sizes of projects
• Work alongside Project Manager(s) to lead the technical delivery of project tasks
• Determine the overall technical approach for projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Provide input on the continued development of Woodard & Curran’s design guidelines and standards
• Assist in the development of project schedules and budgets
• Communicate proactively with project management and technical teams to keep them updated as work progresses
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet each project’s needs in a professional, reliable, and organized manner
• Mentor and direct junior and mid-level staff on technical assignments and review their work
• Coordinate with external suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery
• Interact with clients and professionally represent the firm
• Visit client sites for meetings, proposal development and construction status observation
• Coordinate with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Interface with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials
• Assist the Client Management team with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities
• Participate in professional organizations
• Travel up to 20% within the New England region
• Work a flexible remote/hybrid schedule (2‑3 days in office or onsite with clients)

• 8‑15 years of engineering experience
• B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; M.S. Degree preferred
• Technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering, with an in‑depth understanding of municipal water systems, including water supply, treatment processes and distribution systems
• Well‑versed in state and federal regulations regarding water treatment and distribution systems
• Knowledgeable about state bidding laws and funding programs
• Up‑to‑date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment and processes
• Superior writing, communication and presentation skills
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island or Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity)

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions:
  Company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays:
  Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation:
  Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time:
  Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury
• Parental leave:
  Up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding
• Disability:
  Paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health:
  Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans
• Life:
  Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance available through Sun Life
• Wellbeing:
  Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.