Senior Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Senior Project Engineering Manager (Water & Wastewater) in Virginia Beach. This full-time role involves leading engineering teams on complex projects, managing budgets and schedules, and serving as the technical leader.

Candidates should have a strong engineering background with a minimum of 11 years' experience, and a PE license is preferred. Relocation is eligible with flexible work options available after the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
• Experience in executing complex multi-discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on municipal projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Serve as technical leader for water treatment projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Deliverables

Client Communication

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree from an accredited program

Job description

Company: Black & Veatch

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Virginia Beach, VA; Charlotte, NC; Cary, NC; Winston‑Salem, NC

Opportunity

Senior Project Engineering Manager (Water & Wastewater) – Full‑time, Staff.

Relocation eligible: Yes. Visa sponsorship: No.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians on municipal and complex projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and client correspondence.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.
• Conduct research and recommend equipment and materials.
• Oversee collection of data and manage engineering work.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, quality requirements across disciplines.
• Lead production teams and coordinate multiple discipline activities.
• Establish work plans for project execution.
• Identify client interests, communicate concerns, and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development and pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with client.
• Serve as technical leader for complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review lower level engineering work.
• Hire, mentor, perform performance management and pay administration of personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 11 years related work experience.
• Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, etc.).

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.
• Prolonged sitting, standing and computer usage.
• Use of video/audio conferencing tools.
• Travel to client sites.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

Equal Employment Opportunity

Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.