Managing Engineer

Forsgren Associates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA

Generous PTO

401K Plan including employer contribution

Job summary

Forsgren Associates, located in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Managing Engineer to lead a team on water/wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience and PE registration in Utah.

This position offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a generous PTO policy. Enhance your career while supporting the growth of a reputable engineering firm committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Strong mentorship and performance management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team on various water/wastewater projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and team workload.
• Develop client relationships and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Water/Wastewater engineering

Project management

Client development

Staff mentorship

Strategic planning

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Overview

When you join Forsgren Associates, a newly acquired Apex Company, you won’t just be ‘going to work’. You’ll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves.

Your Responsibilities as a Managing Engineer:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical staff on a wide variety of Water/Wastewater infrastructure projects—from planning and design through bidding and construction.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring project schedules, budgets, technical quality, and team workload.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships and workload through responsive, value‑driven engineering solutions.
• Guide and mentor staff to cultivate a high‑performing team culture focused on quality, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships by proactively identifying new business opportunities through networking, thoughtful engagement, proposal preparation, and client presentations, supporting the growth of our regional business development program.
• Partner with division leadership on strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management throughout the western U.S.
• Play a central role in talent development, succession planning, and long‑term organizational sustainability.

What we're looking for:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Utah (or ability to obtain such a license)
• 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience
• Project management experience including development of project proposals, scopes, budgets, and successful execution of engineering projects
• Strong staff mentorship and performance management capabilities
• Experience with strategic planning, client development, and operational oversight
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal skills

Why you'll love working for us:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA
• Generous PTO
• 401K Plan including employer contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Forsgren Associates’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.