Senior Water & Wastewater Project Lead (PE)

American Water Works Association; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Condensed work schedule

Health, dental, vision, Rx coverage

401(k) + PTO + holidays + tuition

Civil 3D mentoring program

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal and private sector design projects in the Southeast. You will mentor teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and foster strong client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.

You will oversee hydraulic modeling, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and guide project teams using Civil 3D and industry software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 7+ 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 and developing project 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 on projects located in the southeastern United States preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients.
• Lead project teams in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Oversee hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders including water/sewer authorities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for project staff.
• Utilize project tracking tools to monitor progress, resources, and financial performance.
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

InfoWorks WS

InfoWater

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal and private sector design projects in the Southeast. You will mentor teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and foster strong client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.

You will oversee hydraulic modeling, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and guide project teams using Civil 3D and industry software.