Engineering Design Manager

Davita Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water infrastructure seeks an Engineering Design Manager in Portland. This role demands extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams for complex projects and adherence to quality standards. The successful candidate will drive project delivery, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Group health & welfare benefits including medical, dental and vision

100% Company Paid Benefits

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

401(k) Plan with company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive design experience with 5+ years in leadership on large projects.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment plant projects required.
• Strong track record in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for complex, multi-discipline water projects.
• Supervise and mentor project managers and senior engineers.
• Ensure design compliance with company quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM/VDC Platforms

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWHis currently seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Engineering Design Manager to lead, manage, and coordinate the design efforts of complex water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with municipal and/or industrial water/wastewater treatment facilities, and a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing quality, guiding permitting and regulatory compliance, and serving as a technical leader throughout design and preconstruction.

This position plays a key role in driving successful project delivery by integrating design development with constructability, budget adherence, schedule performance, and stakeholder collaboration. The Engineering Design Manager will serve as the primary design liaison between the owner, regulatory agencies, internal design teams, and third-party consultants.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage engineering design efforts for complex, multi-discipline projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, quality, and contractual commitments.


• Direct all phases of design (conceptual, preliminary, final), driving coordination across various disciplines.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design-related issues, both internally and externally, with final technical accountability for overall project design and delivery.


• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and senior engineers, while managing multiple concurrent projects as needed.


• Plan, schedule, and monitor the design process; lead internal and external design coordination meetings, P&ID reviews, and 3D model reviews.


• Ensure design compliance with the project's basis of design and company quality standards through regular interdisciplinary reviews and design verification activities.


• Support project managers in proposal development, resource planning, scheduling, benchmarking, cost estimating, and design change management.


• Oversee implementation and updates, ensuring adherence to company procedures and change management protocols.


• Evaluate staffing needs, assign resources effectively, and maintain accurate forecasting.


• Coordinate with subconsultants and external stakeholders; negotiate critical design issues and contract terms with clients and partner organizations.


• Engage in professional development activities such as publishing technical papers, serving on committees, and participating in industry organizations.


• Identify and support recruitment of new staff, participating in interviews and candidate selection.


• Provide construction-phase support, including site visits and constructability input during design.


• Foster strong client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to securing repeat and new project opportunities.


• Ensure availability of VDC tools, oversee record documentation, and support delivery of closeout materials (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.).


• Travel as required for client meetings, site visits, and coordination efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience and training/education.


• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).


• 10+ years of progressive design experience, including 5 years in design leadership or management role on large, multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects.


• 5+ years of experience on water or wastewater treatment plant projects.


• Proficiency in design software and tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM/VDC platforms).


• Knowledge of relevant codes, permitting, and jurisdictional requirements.


• Track record of successful client relationship management and business development.


• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.


• Willingness to travel as required for project or client needs.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision


• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate


• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity


• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)


• Paid Sick and Safe Leave


• Paid Parental Leave Program


• 10 Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).


• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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