Industrial Wastewater Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Virtual work

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Technical Manager to lead our Industrial Water/Wastewater practice. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client relations, and mentorship across nationwide projects in water and wastewater systems.

The position supports remote work with travel up to 25% within the continental U.S., and a strong emphasis on safety, innovation, and technical excellence in industrial water applications.

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering; P.E. or other certification/advanced degree preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of professional experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience serving industrial clients.
• Strong appreciation of and commitment to safe work practices is mandatory.
• Background in biological wastewater treatment and design.
• Industrial client engineering and/or design-build expertise, preferably in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical/chemical, data center, life sciences, and/or consumer products markets.
• Strong written and verbal skills and demonstrated track record of publishing technical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to staff in the Industrial Water/Wastewater Business, with focus on the Industrial Water/Wastewater Practice.
• Lead water and wastewater system designs and mentor project teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and maintain client-advisor relationships to drive business and repeat engagements.
• Assist and/or lead on proposal preparation and pursuit of new client and project opportunities.
• Contribute to Large Account development and management and publish technical leadership material.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Written communication

Education

MS in Engineering

P.E. certification

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What's in it for you: Woodard & Curran is a privately held firm whose values begin with putting Employees first, a Flexible work environment, and competitive benefits. We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Technical Manager in our Industrial Water Practice. In this role, you will collaborate with our team to develop, design, and deliver various industrial water/wastewater projects across the U.S.

Who are we looking for:

In response to our need for growth, Woodard & Curran offers a unique opportunity to support technical delivery and leadership in our Industrial Water Practice, which provides high-quality engineering and design services to industrial and commercial clients throughout the U.S. The selected candidate will have technical experience to lead water and wastewater system designs while providing mentorship to a talented team of engineers. Woodard & Curran is seeking a motivated professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, a demonstrated focus on industrial clients and safe practices, and a passion for innovation and technical excellence in the industrial water/wastewater field. The position requires a strong communicator with the demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and mentor project teams.

Location: Nationwide search

Office Preference: Remote/Virtual

Travel: Up to 25% within the continental US

Just to name a few, projects may include:

• Capacity assessments, alternatives evaluations, basis of design development
• Bench and pilot-scale testing
• Water/wastewater treatment system upgrades
• New water/wastewater treatment system designs
• On-site commissioning and start-up
• Water Reuse

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

• The ability to grow and succeed as a firm is a direct function of the technical expertise we develop within the firm. As such, our success is directly related to our technical experts’ abilities to innovate and differentiate the firm in the marketplace based on expertise.
• A Technical Manager is responsible for staying at the forefront of technical approaches in their field of expertise and contributing both innovation and project delivery within the areas where the expertise applies.
• Specific areas of focus include: Provide technical leadership to staff in the Industrial Water/Wastewater Business, with specific focus on the Industrial Water/Wastewater Practice.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Chemical, Food & Beverage, and/or Data Center markets is preferred but not essential.
• Develop and maintain client-advisor relationships that lead to business and repeat business for the firm.
• Assist and or lead on proposal preparation and pursuit of new client and project opportunities.
• Contribute to new and existing Large Account development and management.
• Make national and regional-level technical publications & presentations and serve in professional technical leadership positions in outside organizations.
• Conduct research and innovate within project opportunities to implement new and improved methods to execute solutions for our work.
• Develop and lead the development of tools to assist in demonstrating Woodard & Curran's technical leadership.
• Ensure the technical quality of the work product delivered.
• Mentor staff in technical skill areas.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• M.S. (P.E. or other certification/advanced degree preferred) in Engineering.
• 10 - 15 years of professional experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience serving industrial clients.
• Strong appreciation of and commitment to safe work practices is mandatory
• Background in biological wastewater treatment and design.
• Industrial client engineering and/or design-build expertise, preferably in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical/chemical, data center, life sciences, and/or consumer products markets.
• Strong written and verbal skills and demonstrated track record of publishing technical work

E-Verify Participation : Woodard & Curran participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we provide access to the Right to Work & E-Verify postings.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Text Messaging: To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP".

This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

Group A (MT, ME, FL) = $110,000 - $130,000

Group B (PA, Northampton, MA, MO, GA, RI) = $120,000 - $145,000

Group C (CO, CT, NJ, MA, CA, NY) = $135,000 - $175,000

This position's anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.