Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Pipelines & Pump Stations

Partners In Performance International Pty Ltd; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Comprehensive insurance package

401K match and profit-sharing

Job summary

Partners In Performance International Pty Ltd is hiring a Senior Engineer / Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ to oversee water/wastewater pipeline and pump station projects. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, a PE license, and at least 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include project leadership, designing specifications, and managing client relations, all while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.
• Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through study, design, and construction phases.
• Develop detailed designs and specifications for pipelines and pump stations.
• Engage in client relations and ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Client Relations

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master of Science (MS) in relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Engineer / Project Manager – Pipelines & Pump Stations

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Job Type

Hybrid

Job Details

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Pipeline and Pump Station Senior Engineer / Project Manager for our Phoenix, AZ office. This position will lead, deliver, and manage projects through study, design, and construction phases of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, stormwater pump stations, large‑diameter pipelines, and utility work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for pipelines, pump stations, and other potable water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Lead planning, evaluation, and design of potable water and wastewater conveyance projects, serving as the design or technical lead.
• Responsible for engineering and process design, project coordination, writing engineering specifications, planning work, choosing the right design methods, making reports, and working directly with the owner.
• Act as a project manager on utility projects.
• Coordinate and, when necessary, direct the work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project’s lifecycle, from development and initiation to close‑out.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring coordination and timely production.
• Engage in client relations and participate in marketing and design meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in collaboration with other staff and stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in staffing and workload coordination throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Track the financial aspects of projects and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team to ensure that projects are completed within the agreed budget and schedule.
• Conduct quality control reviews of designs and implement QA/QC procedures.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring quality is maintained throughout.
• Plan work effectively and communicate with project resources and teams.
• Handle asset management.
• Provide risk and resiliency consulting and design.
• Plan, design, and implement smart water systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as primary client contact, advising and informing them regarding project status and schedule.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, partner firms, and community or technical groups related to the project.
• Perform and direct complex studies and investigations and prepare reports of findings.
• Have a strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Build, effectively implement, and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and budgets.
• Apply advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain a success‑oriented attitude and self‑starter mentality.
• Select equipment and material for projects and approve manufacturer’s shop drawings of these items.
• Coordinate phases of work to ensure completion within established time and budgetary constraints.
• Participate in local professional organizations, preparing and presenting market‑specific papers and presentations.
• Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) to produce plans and specifications.
• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and develop responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Provide marketing and support during the procurement and execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients.
• Consistently manage and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master of Science (MS) degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Must possess a network of water/wastewater professionals/contacts.
• Regional and technical expertise in design of water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, and large and small diameter pipelines.
• Participate in local and national professional associations such as the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association; actively seek leadership roles and present at conferences.
• Possess strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Excellent design team leadership skills.

Work‑Life Balance

We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family, and personal life through several flexible options.

What we offer

Member‑ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

We offer life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential duties cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).