Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

RESPEC; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP (with company match up）

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Juneau or Fairbanks, AK office. You will lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects, manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and client relations.

Ideal candidate has a civil/environmental/Mechanical engineering background, 10–15 years' experience, strong communication, and PE license or ability to obtain within a year. Join a 100% employee-owned company delivering engineering solutions and opportunities to mentor staff and grow with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• PE License (or ability to attain one within a year)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water/wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through completion
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure project success
• Prepare and review design plans, technical reports, and specifications
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

GIS

Job description

RESPEC seeks a Water/Wastewater Project Manager for our Juneau or Fairbanks, AK, office.

RESPEC is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our AK Water team. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with a strong background in water and wastewater design, project management, and client relations. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while managing project teams and fostering client partnerships.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage water/wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through completion
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure project success
• Prepare and review design plans, technical reports, and specifications
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation
• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering field
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• PE License (or ability to attain one withing a year)

Preferred:

• Understanding of treatment processes
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and distribution/collection systems
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD and GIS

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.