Water and Wastewater Project Manager

Water and Wastewater Project Manager – Lochner

Lochner, founded in 1944, is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients. We deliver high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges and aspire to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry.

We are looking for an experienced civil engineer and project manager with 10+ years in planning, design and project management of water and wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects. The position involves managing utility design and municipal water/wastewater projects from either of our Central Texas offices.

• Work with junior staff and direct other technical staff to produce high‑quality designs and plans.
• Perform civil engineering planning, analysis, detailing and plan set production.
• Manage projects, including task, budget and schedule control, and client interaction.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior staff while working on public infrastructure projects across Central Texas.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• 10–15 years of municipal infrastructure experience, including water and wastewater pipelines, storage tanks and pump stations in planning, detailed design and construction administration.
• 3+ years of project management and client service experience, with successful budget and schedule control.
• 3+ years managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey engineering information concisely to technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Experience working in multiple municipalities and giving Council/Board presentations.
• Successful experience writing Statements of Qualifications and participating in sales activities.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (including paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote where possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

The work environment is representative of typical conditions encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. Noise levels are usually loud.

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. Employees must frequently lift or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. They must remain alert to field equipment, occasionally work near hazardous machinery, walk on uneven ground, and may be exposed to dust, gas or fumes, noise, extreme temperatures or humidity, and heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require applicants who have accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening, including SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, sanction and watch‑list search, and drug test. All offers are contingent upon successful screening results.