Engineering Manager, Sewer & Water Main Design (NYC)

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead sewer and water main design in support of NYCDOT and NYCDDC projects in New York City. The role requires governing oversight of feasibility, preliminary and final design, and construction support with a focus on integrated civil infrastructure solutions.

The candidate will mentor engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with NYC agency standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 15+ years of related work experience in civil and transportation infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required
• Extensive experience in NYCDEP sewer and water main design
• Experience with NYCDOT and NYCDDC projects preferred
• Strong knowledge with NYC agency standards, specifications, design procedures, and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sewer and water main design tasks from feasibility through final design and construction support.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to civil engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct preparation and review of engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Lead design and coordination of sewer and water main alignment, chambers, manifolds, drainage, and MPT for NYCDDC/NYCDOT projects.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, geotechnical, and other disciplines to deliver integrated designs.
• Identify design risks, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and utility owners.
• Ensure compliance with NYCDEP, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, and other standards and procedures.
• Provide professional engineering seal and signature when required by contract.
• Support business development with technical approaches, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Contribute to roadway and site design tasks as needed.
• Assist other administrative and technical duties as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead sewer and water main design in support of NYCDOT and NYCDDC projects in New York City. The role requires governing oversight of feasibility, preliminary and final design, and construction support with a focus on integrated civil infrastructure solutions.

The candidate will mentor engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with NYC agency standards.