Senior Project Manager

W3Global; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Job summary

Our Client in Savannah, GA seeks a hands-on Water & Wastewater Design Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to join the municipal utilities group. You will develop calculations, plan sets, and specifications for water treatment and distribution projects across coastal Georgia and South Carolina, under a senior engineer and project manager.

This production and design-focused role offers ownership of deliverables, opportunities toward licensure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of water and wastewater design experience in a consulting or municipal environment.
• EIT certification, or ability to sit for the PE within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater design and consulting.
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ownership of deliverables.
• Ethical, professional, and committed to high-quality engineering.
• Passion for mentoring junior engineering staff and contributing to team development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction documents for water and wastewater projects.
• Size and lay out force mains and pipelines with material selection and analysis.
• Produce plan and profile sheets and utility layouts in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Develop hydraulic profiles, process flow diagrams, and unit process sizing.
• Assist with design reports, memos, and technical documents.
• Draft, update, and review project specifications.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable construction cost.
• Support permitting through local utilities and regulatory agencies.
• Perform site visits and field observations to verify conditions.
• Manage workload across multiple projects and keep the PM updated on schedule and budget.
• Communicate with clients and teammates to provide updates and flag issues.

Skills

Water & wastewater design

Public speaking

Client-facing

Project ownership

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Our Client

Our Client is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm based in Savannah, GA. The company delivers municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial development projects across the Southeast, with a focus on technical precision, responsive service, and collaboration.

Water & Wastewater Design Engineer

Location: Savannah, GA

Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About Our Client

Our Client is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm based in Savannah, GA. The company delivers municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial development projects across the Southeast, with a focus on technical precision, responsive service, and collaboration.

About The Role

Our Client is looking for a hands‑on Water & Wastewater Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join their municipal utilities group. This is a production and design‑focused role. You will develop calculations, plan sets, and specifications for water treatment plant improvements, pump and lift stations, force mains, gravity sewer, and water distribution projects across coastal Georgia and South Carolina.

You will work under a senior engineer and project manager who will give you real ownership of your deliverables, review your designs with you, and help position you for your PE.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Water & Wastewater Engineer who thrives in a client‑facing, collaborative consulting environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering high‑quality municipal infrastructure projects, enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and is eager to take ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and construction documents for water treatment plant improvements, wastewater treatment plant improvements, pump and lift stations, force mains, and water distribution systems.


• Size and lay out force mains and pipelines, including pipe material selection, pressure and velocity checks, air release and valve placement, thrust restraint, and system head curve and pump curve analysis.


• Produce plan and profile sheets, details, and utility layouts in AutoCAD Civil 3D to firm and agency standards.


• Develop hydraulic profiles, process flow diagrams, chemical feed and disinfection calculations, and unit process sizing for treatment facilities.


• Assist with the preparation of design reports, technical memoranda, and engineering reports.


• Draft, update, and review project specifications.


• Prepare quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable construction cost.


• Support permitting through local utilities and other regulatory agencies, including permit applications and responses to agency comments.


• Perform site visits to verify existing conditions and support construction‑phase services, including RFIs, submittal and shop drawing review, and field observation.


• Manage workload across multiple active projects and keep the project manager current on schedule and budget.


• Communicate with clients and teammates to provide updates, flag issues early, and meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.


• 3 to 5 years of water and wastewater design experience in a consulting or municipal environment.


• EIT certification, or the ability to sit for the PE within a reasonable timeframe.


• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater design and consulting.


• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills.


• Self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and ownership of deliverables.


• Ethical, professional, and committed to high‑quality engineering.


• Passion for mentoring junior engineering staff and contributing to team development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary - full-time exempt role


• Performance bonus opportunities


• Relocation bonus for qualified candidates


• Half-Day Fridays


• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM


• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and life insurance


• 401(k) with employer match


• 9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO


• Company store allowance


• Professional development and certification support

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.


• The position is full-time and on-site in Savannah, GA.