Project Engineering Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Apply for the Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater role at Black & Veatch and join a company that owns its future and success. As an employee‑owned organization with over 100 years of innovation, we empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and solve humanity's biggest challenges through sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation
Req
Opportunity Type:
Staff
Relocation eligible:
Yes
Full time/Part time:
Full Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater
, you will manage the 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.

• 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.
• 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 an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include 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 on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Sitting, standing, or computer usage for extended periods.
• Use of video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Travel to client sites.

Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits that start day one. Hybrid environment supports work–life balance. Additional benefits include paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, the B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.

Black & Veatch is a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. We cultivate an authentically inclusive environment, leveraging diverse voices and perspectives to provide innovative solutions for clients.

We comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (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 status protected by law.

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