Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

trilongroup; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

Great culture

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Project Manager to lead our wastewater projects. You’ll guide project teams, provide technical oversight and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and with high client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.), a Professional Engineer license, 8+ years of engineering experience and at least 2 years in project management, plus strong communication and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in Project Management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports for municipal and industrial projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
• Support biosolids management and anaerobic digestion for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
• Lead projects with staff and sub-consultants, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop client contracts, statements of qualifications, and priced proposals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team player

Analytical and organizational skills

Clear communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Are you ready to lead innovative wastewater projects? Fehr Graham is looking for a Project Manager to lead our wastewater projects. In this role, you’ll use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Your mission is to ensure efficient, profitable and timely project execution.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Project Manager, you’ll help guide project teams in technical guidance, maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth. You’ll also understand and uphold the importance of client confidentiality, ensuring the trust and privacy of our clients are prioritized.

Where you’ll work

This position is located at our Sheboygan, WI office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work‑life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team‑building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

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What you’ll do

• Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
• Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery.
• Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
• Business Development with clients in existing and new markets.
• Builds and maintains client relationships.
• Effectively communicates ideas and technical concepts to co‑workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.
• Leads projects utilizing staff and sub‑consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget.
• Prepares client contract, statement of qualifications, priced proposals and contracts.
• Quality control for assigned projects and clients.
• Works on complex projects.
• Prepares documents and reports.
• Performs work that involves non‑conventional planning.

What it takes

Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 8 years of experience in engineering with 2+ years of Project Management experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Ideally, you’ll also:

• Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease.
• Have proven client relationship management skills.
• Be a smart worker and a team player.
• Be well‑acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems.
• Use engineering software.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.

What you’ll get

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.