Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,423 - 220,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Wellness program

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Performance bonus

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater in California. The role involves managing the engineering components of multiple project delivery types, leading multi-discipline teams, and ensuring design integrity across municipal water and wastewater facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years related experience, and active engineering licensure. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after an initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Completion of pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records) as applicable.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on municipal projects.
• Mentor engineering staff and oversee performance.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and client communications.
• Coordinate multiple discipline activities and serve as the project lead.
• Provide input to technical leadership for water and wastewater treatment projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client interface

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Active engineering registration/licensure

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA; San Marcos, CA; Los Angeles, CA.

The Opportunity

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

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution:
  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
  • Assist in 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:
  • 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:
  • Reviews lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
  • Mentoring, performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Completion of pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records) as applicable.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements as applicable.

Certifications

Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Work Environment

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods.
• Ability to use video/audio conferencing software.
• Travel to client sites.

Compensation Transparency

• State of California: $126,423 – $220,731.

Benefits

401k match, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), wellness program, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, credit union, performance‑based bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc. and affiliates comply with all 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 and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other protected status.

Contact

Disability accommodation requests only: Employee Relations Department at [phone] or accommodations request form. For status of applications, contact general inquiries. Please note that this contact information is not for application status inquiries.