Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Wellness programs

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Oklahoma City to manage engineering for water and wastewater projects. The role includes leading multi-discipline teams, preparing engineering deliverables, and mentoring staff among other responsibilities.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and preferably a PE license. The position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive health care benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in engineering.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience in multi-discipline water treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering execution for multiple projects.
• Develop project budgets and schedules.
• Mentor and supervise engineering staff.

Skills

Project management

Engineering deliverables preparation

Client communication

Multi-discipline team leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Project Engineering Manager – Water & Wastewater Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US

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. You will lead a multi-discipline team, supervise and mentor staff, manage budgets and scheduling, and serve as the engineering lead for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

• 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 (background check, drug screen, etc.)

Work Environment / Physical Demands

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

Benefits

Inclusive of comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, sick leave, flexible work schedules, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption and tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and potential performance‑based bonus program.

We offer a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and a robust wellness program among many other benefits aimed at supporting a healthy work‑life balance.

EEO 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 and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.