Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

SupportFinity™; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for Water/Wastewater in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will lead multi-discipline teams, manage project budgets, and supervise engineering staff. You will work on innovative engineering projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. A PE license and experience with wastewater treatment upgrades are preferred. Hybrid work options may be available after initial employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in engineering.
• PE license is preferred.
• Experience with WTP and WWTP projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team on engineering projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff.
• Develop project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Technical leadership

Multi-discipline team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Project Engineering Manager – Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company with a heritage in sustainable infrastructure and engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction.

Overview

As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage the execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design‑build, design‑bid‑build, and collaborative delivery projects, including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon‑neutral solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on high‑profile municipal projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Assist in research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.

Client Interface

• Identify key 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.

Technical Expertise

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.

Management Responsibilities

• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentor and manage performance of assigned personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• Previous engineering consulting experience.
• Experience executing multi‑discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Sitting, standing, or computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Travel to client sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.