Water​/Wastewater Project Manager

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We have a career opportunity for an experienced professional engineer who has previous experience with water/wastewater and/or water resources engineering. The ideal candidate will have both the technical background and leadership experience or potential to successfully manage a broad range of water resources projects.

The successful candidate will self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of water-related infrastructure projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. The position includes involvement in strategic initiatives that will continue to drive the growth of the water/wastewater group, not only in Nebraska but nationwide. This position has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Omaha or Bellevue office.

• Advanced recognition of the need for and development of design
• Perform complex analysis
• Check and sign off on basic design calculations
• Layout drawings for a component and demonstrate an understanding of relationships
• Design elements/components of a project and coordinate development with other elements and disciplines
• Demonstrate understanding between specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with water resources and/or wastewater
• PE required
• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.