Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation & holidays

Company-matched 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employment referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts

BV Credit Union

Résumé du poste

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for Industrial Water to lead multi-discipline teams on major water and wastewater projects. The role involves budget, schedule, client liaison, and technical leadership across design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods.

The position offers hybrid work options after the initial period, with a strong emphasis on mentoring staff, delivering complex engineering deliverables, and driving project success within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR).
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead multi-discipline teams on water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large/multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Mentor engineering staff and provide development opportunities.
• Coordinate with clients and project management for scope changes.

Connaissances

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Client interfacing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Description du poste

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Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US Cary, NC, US Kansas City, MO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As theProject Engineering Manager forIndustrial Water, you will manage execution of the engineeringcomponentof 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 water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries.

• Supervise and mentor engineering staff,identifyingdevelopmental growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Community business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission‑critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services worldwide.

TheProject Engineering Managementteam is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water‑related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure,optimizeasset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

Check out a day in the life of aProject Engineering Managerand one of our recent projects |Project Story: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion - YouTube

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects
• Assistin the research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface:

• Identifykey 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

Technicalexpertise:

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables

Provide input to technical leadership for complex industrial water and wastewater treatment projects

• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower‑level engineering work or assignments
• Mentoring, and performance management of assignedpersonnel

Preferred Qualifications

Experience executing multi‑discipline feasibility studies, design and construction for industrial water supply, treatment and discharge projects.

Minimum 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first90 daysof employment based upon manager discretion, jobperformanceand work assignments
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Ability toutilizevideo/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

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