Senior Municipal Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick time, PTO, parental/fn

Hybrid/flexible schedules

401(k) + profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Senior Municipal Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead and manage diverse water and sewer projects across Ohio. You will coordinate design, planning, and permitting efforts with a team of engineers and other professionals to deliver integrated municipal services.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 8+ years in utility design, and an Ohio PE or ability to obtain licensure within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of experience in utility design.
• Ohio PE license preferred; able to obtain Ohio licensure within 6 months if licensed elsewhere.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning for water mains and sanitary and storm sewer projects.
• Prepare master plans, feasibility studies, and preliminary reports.
• Develop drawings and specs for bidding.
• Submit construction permits to regulatory agencies.
• Manage municipal utility projects from concept to completion.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multi-office teams to deliver integrated services.
• Support proposal development and qualifications submissions.

Skills

Communication

Travel within Ohio

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Municipal Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH, Dayton, OH, Columbus, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a Senior Municipal Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to help us keep building.

Working with our Municipal Engineering team, you will work on a variety of Water, Wastewater and Municipal projects and work with our team of multidisciplinary professionals.

What You'll Do

• Lead design and planning for water mains and sanitary and storm sewer projects.
• Prepare utility master plans, feasibility studies, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Develop design documents and specifications for bidding.
• Submit construction permits to regulatory agencies.
• Manage municipal utility projects from concept to completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and clear communication.
• Collaborate with technical staff across Fishbeck offices to deliver integrated engineering services.
• Support proposal development and participate in qualifications submissions.
• Engage daily with project teams in a multi-discipline, multi-office environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in utility design.
• Registered Professional Engineer. (Ohio PE license preferred. Candidates with a PE license in another state must be able to obtain Ohio licensure within six months of hire.)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project and client sites within Ohio as needed.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.