Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

SolveNow Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater systems. In this role, you will oversee engineering execution for significant municipal projects, including advanced treatment facilities. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience, is a licensed PE, and possesses strong project management and technical leadership skills. You will manage teams, client communications, and project budgets while ensuring quality deliverables. This position offers a vibrant working environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience required.
• Experience with WWTP upgrades and expansion projects essential.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Experience executing multi-discipline WWTP upgrades and expansion projects

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering teams on municipal projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client correspondence.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects.
• Reviews lower-level engineering work and provides leadership to subordinates
• Identify client interests and develop solutions with the project team

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Client communication

Team leadership

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Job description

About the job Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

As the Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface:

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical expertise:

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• PE license
• Experience executing multi-discipline WWTP upgrades and expansion projects