Hybrid Drinking Water Project Leader | Impact & Innovation

Fuss & O'Neill; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Fun Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking a Drinking Water Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects from planning through closeout. You will design storage and distribution facilities, evaluate PFAS treatment options, and model hydraulics to ensure reliability and compliance.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with clients and regulators, and help expand the drinking water practice while leveraging a hybrid work arrangement. The role emphasizes technical excellence and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in drinking water system planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in water distribution hydraulics and modeling tools (e.g., WaterGEMS, InfoWater, EPANET).
• Familiarity with PFAS treatment technologies and evolving regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water treatment processes, including filtration, disinfection, and advanced treatment systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD and GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of drinking water projects, including water distribution systems, storage facilities (tanks and reservoirs), booster pump stations, and treatment plants.
• Oversee planning and design efforts for water storage infrastructure, including elevated tanks, ground storage reservoirs, and clearwells, ensuring operational efficiency and long‑term reliability.
• Evaluate and design treatment solutions for PFAS and other emerging contaminants, incorporating technologies such as granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange, and membrane systems.
• Conduct and supervise hydraulic modeling, system capacity analyses, water distribution master planning, and lead service line inventory and replacement programs.
• Perform water quality assessments and support compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations.
• Manage project teams, including internal staff and subconsultants, while maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Prepare and present technical reports, plans and specifications, cost estimates, and client‑facing deliverables.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting efforts, including engagement with environmental and public health stakeholders.
• Provide construction‑phase services such as submittal review, RFIs, field observations, and startup/commissioning support.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting proposal development and strategic

Skills

Water distribution hydraulics

Water modeling

PFAS treatment

Project management

Regulatory compliance

AutoCAD

GIS

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

WaterGEMS

InfoWater

EPANET

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking a Drinking Water Project Manager to lead complex water infrastructure projects from planning through closeout. You will design storage and distribution facilities, evaluate PFAS treatment options, and model hydraulics to ensure reliability and compliance.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with clients and regulators, and help expand the drinking water practice while leveraging a hybrid work arrangement. The role emphasizes technical excellence and client service.