Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Water Resources

PACE Resources Federal Credit Union; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Buchart Horn in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior Engineer/Project Manager for the Water Resources group to lead technical development on municipal and utility projects from planning through construction. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as primary client liaison while delivering designs for treatment facilities, pumping stations, and collection systems.

Requires PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and strong background in water/wastewater engineering;

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong background in water and wastewater engineering and infrastructure design.
• Experience as technical lead and/or project manager on complex projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or BIM tools and Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS/BioWin or similar process modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Manage projects from planning through construction documentation.
• Mentor EITs, interns, and designers on engineering best practices.
• Serve as primary client liaison, overseeing budgets and schedules.
• Support permitting and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Review drawings, develop specs, estimates, and sequencing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Water/wastewater engineering

Cost estimation

Construction practices

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM tools

Civil 3D

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

BioWin

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Position Type: Full Time. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Water Resources. Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Water Resources | Pittsburgh, PA | Full Time.

About the Role

Buchart Horn is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the growth of our Water Resources Strategic Business Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys serving as a technical leader and/or project manager on complex water and wastewater projects.

This position supports projects across all Water Resources locations and offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal and utility projects from planning through construction.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Engineer/Project Manager, you will lead the technical development and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, as well as land development and stormwater design in support of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will help shape solutions that support critical infrastructure while mentoring developing engineers and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm.

As part of an Engineering team, you will:

• Plan, design, and develop water and wastewater systems including treatment facilities, pumping stations, and collection and distribution systems
• Perform advanced engineering analyses, system studies, and independent calculations
• Lead project design from early planning and schematic phases through construction documentation
• Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Review shop drawings, develop specifications, construction cost estimates, and sequencing
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to EITs, interns, and designers
• Serve as a primary client liaison, oversee execution of projects, manage budgets and schedules, and support the overall profitability and success of assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater engineering and infrastructure design
• Experience serving as a technical lead and/or project manager on complex projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit or BIM tools, and Civil 3D
• Knowledge of hydraulic and hydraulic modeling tools such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, and/or BioWin or other similar process modeling software preferred
• Expertise in Water and Wastewater Conveyance Systems, Treatment Systems, and Process Design
• Understanding of construction practices, cost estimating, and specification development

Why Join Us

• Lead complex water and wastewater projects that have a tangible impact on the communities we serve
• Join a firm with decades of trusted engineering and planning expertise
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your technical leadership is valued
• Engage with diverse and challenging projects that leverage your experience and allow for mentorship of early-career engineers
• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package