Engineering Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

City of Shakopee, MN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,615 - 148,005; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Power & Water Solutions in Seattle, WA, seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee full lifecycle projects for power plants and wastewater facilities. You will coordinate proposals, planning, design, procurement, field installation, commissioning, and warranty support, working onsite with King County facilities within an hour radius.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and cross-team leadership to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or a similar technical curriculum, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in project management or engineering roles.
• Water/wastewater experience and ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and schedule project implementation, resources, and financials.
• Supervise and lead the project plan and schedule across disciplines.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and engineering subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and technical risk mitigation.
• Support bid activities, kickoff meetings, and proposal reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or similar

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

If you are a Project Management or Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Seattle, WA, you will be a part of the North America Services group who provides fully engineered control system solutions for power plants & wastewater facilities. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be managing full lifecycle projects, including leading or supporting proposals, awards, planning, design, procurement, production, factory acceptance testing, delivery, field installation and subcontracting, commissioning, closeout, and warranty support.

This position will support King County wastewater facilities (Bright, West Point, and South Point) and will be working on site. Due to this, we would like candidates to live within an hour radius of King County.

At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, we help customers in the world’s most crucial industries tackle the challenges of modern life. You are part of the team that drives innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Learn more about Ovation: https://www.emerson.com/en-us/automation/ovation

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate, plan, and schedule in detail, a project’s implementation, resources, and financial plan
• Supervise and lead the project plan and schedule
• Exhibit confident project management skills that set team expectations and effectively balance workloads
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the activities of electrical, mechanical, and engineering subcontractors
• Lead, supervise, and archive contract documents including primary contracts, change orders, proposals, correspondence, and compliance matrixes
• Anticipate, recognize, and negotiate changes from the detailed scope of work
• Manage contract risk and engage engineering resources to ensure technical risk is mitigated
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and be very organized in workflow and documentation processes
• Demonstrate effective and proven relationship building skills
• Prioritize, schedule, and lead the pre-bid meeting and any additional site visits
• Prioritize and facilitate proposal kickoff calls, meetings, and review sessions
• Coordinate with Sales to help shepherd proposals through the bid process by treating them as mini projects
• Provide guidance regarding future project execution and management

Who You Are:

You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You maintain a track record of exceeding goals successfully.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or a similar technical educational curriculum, or relevant experience in lieu of education
• 5+ years of related experience
• Water and/or wastewater experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Up to 20% travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Project Management Institute PMP certification
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Automation controls on systems experience (DCS systems, other competitors)

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $103,615- 148,005, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.