Design Manager - Water/Wastewater

The Haskell Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

The Haskell Company is hiring an experienced Engineer for industrial wastewater treatment projects in the Atlanta area. The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of related design and project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver design and design-build solutions.

You will collaborate with clients and senior leadership, develop plans and estimates, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with industry trends and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• PE license required with strong leadership and project management skills.
• 10+ years of designing and managing wastewater treatment projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong leadership to organize and lead design and design-build teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, planning, design, and execution of industrial wastewater projects.
• Use PE license to develop/validate engineering plans, specs, and reports.
• Lead cross-functional teams of environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C engineers.
• Develop design packages for fast-paced construction and progressive design-build.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources for timely delivery.
• Communicate with clients and senior management on project definition and execution.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and maintain strong relationships.
• Assist in developing construction cost estimates and implementation schedules.
• Mentor mid-level and junior staff and supervise where required.
• Review engineering calculations and select wastewater treatment equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental/Civil/Chemical Eng

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way—while making a real impact.

Fully remote option available only for candidates residing outside a 45-mile radius of a corporate office. Haskell has corporate offices in Atlanta, GA; Beloit, WI; Charlotte, NC; Dallas (Frisco), TX; Denver (Lakewood), CO; Jacksonville, FL; Livermore, CA; Madison, WI; Oklahoma City, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; St. Paul, MN; and Tulsa, OK.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, design, and execution of industrial wastewater treatment projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Utilize your Professional Engineer (PE) license to develop and/or validate engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Lead cross-functional teams including environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control engineers in developing project design drawings and specifications.
• Lead the development of design packages to support fast-paced construction efforts (i.e., progressive design-build packages).
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Communicate directly with clients and senior Haskell management regarding project definition and execution.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical insights, and maintain strong client relationships throughout projects.
• Work with Haskell construction and cost-estimating teams to assist in developing successful project execution plans, including construction cost-estimates and project implementation schedules.
• Work with mid-level and junior Haskell industrial wastewater engineering staff in developing their engineering skills as well as their overall professional growth. Direct supervision of some industrial wastewater engineering staff may be required.
• Review and/or perform engineering calculations related to wastewater treatment system design, including system hydraulics.
• Work with equipment manufacturers in selecting and specifying wastewater treatment equipment.
• Assist Haskell design and construction teams in reviewing Equipment Submittals and Requests-for-Information (RFIs).
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments, data collection, and analysis to develop customized treatment solutions that address specific client needs.
• Utilize your technical expertise to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to optimize treatment system performance.
• Lead the development of project documentation including engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, and progress updates.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to industrial wastewater treatment systems.

What You Need to Thrive:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in designing and managing wastewater treatment systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong leadership and project management skills.
• Expertise in wastewater treatment technologies and system hydraulics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to organize and lead project teams through the execution of design-only and design-build industrial wastewater treatment projects.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Join Us in Shaping the Future!

If you're ready to lead impactful wastewater projects and grow with a top-tier team, apply today. Take the next step in your career with Haskell and help us create sustainable and effective water solutions.

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $185,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.