Water Engineering Project Manager

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Wright‑Pierce is an award‑winning, multi‑discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure. We are seeking a licensed Water Project Manager to join our Maine Water team and manage municipal water and wastewater projects in greater New England.

Salary range is $95,000 – $160,000 / yr.

• Management, oversight, and execution of a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating small‑to‑mid‑scale projects.
• Perform portions of large or complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the organization’s standards and delivery of services.
• Manage and mentor junior‑level staff.
• Perform research assignments, pilot studies as needed.
• Participate in water/wastewater industry professional organizations.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Personal organization and time‑management skills.
• Produce assignments on time and on budget.
• Build strong relationships with coworkers.
• Collaborate with others to capitalize on company’s collective capabilities.
• Effective client relationship skills.
• Exceptional proposal generation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• 10 years of experience executing municipal and industrial drinking water and wastewater projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience preparing proposals and scopes of work.

• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire.
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement.
• Mental health and well‑being benefit.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit‑sharing contribution with no vesting period.
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright‑Pierce University training program.
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment.

At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.