Senior Project Manager - Water Wastewater Engineer

Thomas & Hutton; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and PTO

Tuition assistance

TH University mentoring

Career development

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton seeks a Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE) to lead municipal and private sector projects across the Southeast. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and build strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, Civil/Environmental engineering degree, and 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater design and project management. On-site in the Atlanta area with growth opportunities and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of experience in design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal and private sector clients.
• Oversee preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis using WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater.
• Serve as primary client contact including municipalities and water authorities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for staff.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
• Monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

InfoWorks WS

InfoWater

Job description

Lead your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll oversee complex municipal and private sector projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a seasoned engineer ready to lead major programs, mentor teams, and drive project success, this role is for you.

Location: Atlanta, GA Area

Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer (PE)

Lead your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll oversee complex municipal and private sector projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a seasoned engineer ready to lead major programs, mentor teams, and drive project success, this role is for you.

Location: Atlanta, GA Area

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage complex water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients
• Oversee the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Direct hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, including municipalities and water/sewer authorities
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects to ensure successful delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for engineering staff
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Utilize project tracking tools to monitor financial performance, schedules, and resource allocation
• Support business development efforts and maintain and expand client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 15+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
• Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater (Innovyze) preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vision or Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Experience working in the southeastern United States preferred

Why Thomas & Hutton:

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of “Building Relationships and Solutions for Success” shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry-leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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