Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch Corporation; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for Water/Wastewater projects. This role involves leading multi-discipline teams and managing complex engineering deliverables for high-profile municipal projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, particularly in water treatment, and will be responsible for client communication and budget management. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in sustainable infrastructure. Join a company that values employee ownership and fosters a culture of growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

401K Match

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Vacation

Health Care Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Employee Ownership

Vendor Discounts

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams on municipal projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client correspondence.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Leadership

Client Communication

Budget Management

Technical Expertise in Water/Wastewater

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

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Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Date: May 6, 2025

Location:

Darien, IL, 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 and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-SN1

The Opportunity

As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental 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.

The Project 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, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger 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 technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Hiring, mentoring, performance managementand pay administration of assignedpersonnel
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• Experience executing multi-discipline WWTP upgrades and expansion 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
• Minimum of 8 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment with a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

Job Grade

131

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $120,582.00 - $200,915.00