Project Manager/Engineer - Water/Wastewater

ZipRecruiter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in water/wastewater engineering. The role involves managing projects, developing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience in the field, as well as relevant educational qualifications to navigate complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• 3 years of project management experience.
• Current Minnesota PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and process design for water/wastewater facilities.
• Conduct business development in the water/wastewater industry.
• Evaluate and apply treatment technologies for compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship development

Technical evaluation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do:

• Lead project management and process design for new water/wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, review existing water/wastewater treatment facilities, prepare reports for proposed equipment/systems upgrades and replacements, and present your findings to clients and regulatory agencies
• Conduct business development and develop client relationships in the water/wastewater industry
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply various treatment technologies, equipment, and processes to optimize performance or ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and apply the results to water/wastewater treatment plant configurations
• Develop specifications and drawings such as process flow diagrams (PFDs) and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for senior drafting technicians
• Assess impact of changing DOH, EPA and MPCA regulations for specific client needs
• Travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews, field verification of designs, proposal presentations, and business development activities

What You Will Bring:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering in areas such as evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing municipal and industrial water/wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, wastewater conveyance and water distribution systems.
• A minimum of 3 years of water or wastewater engineering project management experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• A current Minnesota PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months
• A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work at a variety of locations
• The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains associated with construction projects
• Excellent organizational and communications skills

Experience in some or most of the following technical areas:

• Wastewater treatment process design
• Water treatment process design
• Well and pump house design
• Water Storage
• Biological nutrient removal
• Biosolids stabilization and processing
• Pilot testing
• Process modeling
• Advanced oxidation
• Reuse

Our candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Proven business development experience
• Experience mentoring, developing, and mentoring staff

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term , 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

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Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.