Senior Project Manager - Water Wastewater Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Water Management
Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE)
Lead your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll oversee complex municipal and private sector projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a seasoned engineer ready to lead major programs, mentor teams, and drive project success, this role is for you.
Location: Savannah, GA
What you'll do:- Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients
- Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, Info Works WS, or Info Water
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for engineering staff
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams
- Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation
- Support business development efforts and maintain and expand client relationships
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
- Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Info Works WS and/or Info Water (Innovyze) preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vision or Microsoft Project
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
- Experience working in the southeastern United States preferred
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus
- Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
- Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on mentoring to advance your career
On-site:
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.;
Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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