Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee ownership

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. seeks a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our growing engineering firm in the Jackson (MS) Metro area. The successful candidate will oversee municipal water/wastewater projects and collaborate with an engineering team to meet client demands while delivering high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and a Mississippi PE or the ability to obtain within 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in water/wastewater, municipal, or site civil projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or ability to obtain within 6–12 months (preferred).
• Ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• Strong communication with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and design software (EPANET, WaterCAD, InfoWater) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater project management within a client-focused environment.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and public officials to deliver high-quality projects.
• Develop technical reports, proposals, and memorandums for projects and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

EPANET

Bentley WaterCAD

Autodesk InfoWater

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jackson (MS) Metro

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking responses from qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in one of our four Jackson (MS) Metro Offices.

The successful candidate will have 8-plus years of experience in water/wastewater, municipal, or site civil projects. You will be a part of an Engineering Team and will assist other teams as project and client demands dictate. We need someone who enjoys interacting with public officials and truly making a difference in the communities in which we live and work.

Neel-Schaffer ranks No. 180 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 list of design engineering firms. As an employee-owned company, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or the ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months, preferred.
• 8-plus years of experience with technical work and project management in the field of Water/Wastewater, Municipal or Site Civil.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
• Experience with hydraulic computer models such as EPANET, Bentley WaterCAD or Autodesk InfoWater, preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic design and computer modeling software preferred.
• AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer