Project Manager, Water / Wastewater

Egis; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and flexible holiday

Hybrid and remote opportunities where/

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs and professional dev

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Egis in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Project Manager, Waste/Wastewater, to guide planning, design, and delivery of municipal wastewater infrastructure. The role leads projects across wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection systems, coordinating civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in municipal wastewater projects, a PE license, and proven client leadership and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience delivering municipal wastewater projects.
• Experience managing wastewater treatment plant, pump station, lift station, and collection system projects.
• Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Oversee the design and delivery of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, force mains, and collection systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Support permitting efforts and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical oversight, review engineering deliverables, and guide project teams.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Texas PE license

Job description

About Us

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager, Waste/Wastewater in our Austin, TX office.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, collection systems, and conveyance infrastructure, along with proven experience managing projects, clients, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.

The Impact You’ll Make (Job Responsibilities)

• Manage wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Oversee the design and delivery of wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, force mains, and collection systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Support permitting efforts and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical oversight, review engineering deliverables, and guide project teams.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Support business development activities, including client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits.

What do we need from you

The Expertise You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience delivering municipal wastewater projects.
• Experience managing wastewater treatment plant, pump station, lift station, and collection system projects.
• Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

What's in it for you?

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, as well as professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.