Senior Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Cary, NC is seeking a Sr. Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater. You will manage the engineering component across traditional and collaborative delivery projects, including advanced treatment facilities and carbon neutral solutions. Hybrid work options available after onboarding.

The role requires PE licensure, 11+ years in engineering, and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex WTP/WWTP upgrades. Relocation eligible; visa sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• PE license.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.
• Oversee data collection and management of engineering work.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead larger production teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary activities.
• Identify client interests and drive solutions for complex projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Water & wastewater engineering

Budgeting

Client communication

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in engineering

Job description

Location: Cary, NC, US

Employment type: Staff, Full-Time. Relocation eligible: Yes. Visa Sponsorship: No.

Opportunity

As the Sr. Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design‑build, design‑bid‑build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Oversee collection of data and management of engineering work.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for complex projects.
• Establish a workplan to be applied to a project.

Client Interface

• Identify key client interests and drivers for highly complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client with Project Management.

Technical Expertise

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Serve as technical leader for complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• May support the chief engineer and support discipline specific engineering processes.

Management Responsibilities

• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Hiring, mentoring, performance management and pay administration of assigned personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• Previous engineering consulting experience.
• Experience executing complex multi‑discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Travel to client sites.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

Benefits

Compensation is competitive with 401K match and benefits starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), disability coverage, a robust wellness program, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.