Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Project Manager

Carollo Engineers

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 220,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, a premier water-focused engineering firm, seeks a senior professional to lead municipal water and wastewater projects in Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships across design and construction phases.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in water infrastructure, PE licensure, and strong communication skills to coordinate teams, reports, and technical deliverables across varied utilities.

Qualifications

15+ years of water and wastewater experience in infrastructure engineering.
5+ years of project management experience.
Professional Engineer registration.
Experience in design and construction phases of water/wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

Lead projects related to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Manage budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations.
Develop reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Direct teams and mentor staff; engage with clients and sub consultants.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector’s most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you’ll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo’s vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you’re passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

Work on projects related to municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, including but not limited to major treatment plant expansions, regional water quality studies, and critical water reuse projects that will create sustainable and resilient water supplies for the world.
Performs engineering work in various engineering fields within the Infrastructure Practice such as pipelines, pump stations and reservoirs
Works on engineering designs, prepare reports, develop plans, prepare specifications, and cost estimates for various water and wastewater infrastructure projects, permitting and alternative analysis
Prepares technical memoranda, reports and electronic deliverables; data entry and analysis, and working through the construction phase on the projects
Plans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of medium to large sizes of moderately complex nature
Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
Directs several subordinate supervisors or team leaders
Responsible for training and monitoring internal staff
Responsible for acting independently and making authoritative decisions on technical matters
Develops significant relationships with new and existing clients and has responsibility for client maintenance
Supports firm’s relationships with client management personnel
Responsible for identifying and directing sub consultants performing services on projects
Active in professional associations, including presentation of technical papers, member of technical committee, officer of local or national organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
15+ years of water and wastewater experience in the field of infrastructure engineering with at least five years of project management experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Demonstrated experience in the design and construction phase of small, medium, and large sized water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standards
Experience includes water and/or wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, water transmission/distribution projects, pipeline rehabilitation projects, and pump stations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project team

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
Design and construction phase experience

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives.