Senior Civil Water/Wastewater Engineer - Project Manager

morrisonmaierle; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Company-paid health, dental, andVision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Six paid company holidays

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Morrison-Maierle in Boise, ID seeks a Senior Civil Water/Wastewater Engineer - Project Manager to lead a new municipal practice, directing piping, pumping, treatment, and related infrastructure efforts in the region.

You will own service development, client growth, and team formation, with ownership through our ESOP, a strong compensation package, and a culture of growth. Relocation assistance provided; exempt-salaried position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive civil engineering municipal design and construction experience.
• Advanced project management experience leading complex projects and teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the growth strategy for the transportation practice, including service offerings, target markets, and team buildout.
• Establish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and best practices for the discipline.
• Partner with firm leadership to shape workload, revenue growth, and resource planning as the practice scales.
• Lead business development efforts for the discipline, including client pursuit strategy, proposal development, and relationship expansion.
• Serve as a visible market leader and technical representative for the discipline in the region.
• Serve as the technical authority for the discipline locally, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and rigorous QA/QC standards across all projects.
• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle, driving schedule performance, cost control, and high‑quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Establish a visible and credible municipal presence in the local and surrounding markets.
• Deliver high-quality projects that reinforce technical excellence and trust.

Skills

PE license

Municipal design leadership

Project management

Business development

PMP certification

Education

ABET-accredited civil/env/construction engineering degree

Job description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Senior Civil Water/Wastewater Engineer - Project Manager

Job Status: Exempt-salaried

Location: Boise, ID (Relocation assistance provided)

Seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Leader to start, develop, and lead a municipal water, wastewater group focused in utility infrastructure projects-including piping, pumping, collection, treatment, distribution, storage, roadway, site development, and construction administration in our local community.

The Municipal Practice Leader will have the unique opportunity to lead the launch, buildout, and growth of a new municipal and water/wastewater engineering practice for our Boise, ID office with the autonomy to shape its direction, build the team, and establish a strong market presence. You'll be supported by an established firm infrastructure, existing client relationships, and leadership alignment to accelerate growth. This role combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership, requiring ownership of service development, client growth, and team formation. For the right person, this is a chance to build something-not just deliver projects.

\"As employee-owners, we don't just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success-professionally and financially-while building something greater than themselves.\" - Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

THE ROLE

• Define and lead the growth strategy for the transportation practice, including service offerings, target markets, and team buildout.


• Establish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and best practices for the discipline.


• Partner with firm leadership to shape workload, revenue growth, and resource planning as the practice scales.


• Lead business development efforts for the discipline, including client pursuit strategy, proposal development, and relationship expansion.


• Serve as a visible market leader and technical representative for the discipline in the region.


• Serve as the technical authority for the discipline locally, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and rigorous QA/QC standards across all projects.


• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle, driving schedule performance, cost control, and high‑quality outcomes.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.


• Establish a visible and credible municipal presence in the local and surrounding markets.


• Deliver high-quality projects that reinforce technical excellence and trust.

TOTAL REWARDS

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you'll receive market leading pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it's your family, hobbies, or future goals, we've got you covered.

• Up to $165,000 base pay (DOE)


• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter


• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions


• 100% company paid shared health, dental, and vision plan premiums


• Paid time off for the things you love to do


• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off


• Six paid company holidays


• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life


• 401(k) matching program


• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company


• Flexible work schedule arrangements

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of \"Best Places to Work.\" Join our Water-Wastewater group as a Civil Engineering Municipal Leader and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe


• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program


• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive civil engineering municipal design and construction experience


• Advanced project management experience leading complex projects and teams


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure preferred


• Demonstrated experience helping grow or scale a technical practice, service lin