Project Manager Water Systems

LVI Associates; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Civil / Water Infrastructure Engineer (PE) in Omaha to lead municipal and utility projects. The role combines technical analysis, project delivery, and client engagement within a growing infrastructure team.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, 5–10+ years of consulting experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage projects and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 5-10+ years of consulting engineering experience.
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure, utility, water, wastewater, or public works projects.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis, infrastructure planning, and project delivery.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering studies related to utility and infrastructure systems.
• Analyze technical data and develop recommendations for system improvements and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist with field investigation programs and coordination of data collection activities.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support quality control efforts and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Participate in client relationship management and business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil / Water Infrastructure Engineer (PE)

A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) to join its infrastructure team. This individual will play a key role in delivering municipal and utility-related projects while supporting project management, client engagement, and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering studies related to utility and infrastructure systems.
• Analyze technical data and develop recommendations for system improvements and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist with field investigation programs and coordination of data collection activities.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Support quality control efforts and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Participate in client relationship management and business development activities.

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 5-10+ years of consulting engineering experience.
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure, utility, water, wastewater, or public works projects.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis, infrastructure planning, and project delivery.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Opportunity Highlights

• Diverse portfolio of municipal and infrastructure projects.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential.