Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader (Remote-friendly)

Bennett Engineering Services; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Telework capabilities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement and profit-sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Bennett Engineering Services is seeking a Water / Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects for public agencies and utilities. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from early planning through final design, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes client coordination, risk management, and delivering practical, value-driven engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years of experience in water/wastewater design and project engineering.
• 3 years of related project management and/or team leadership experience and training.
• Familiarity with technical modeling or design software (HEC-RAS, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, planning direction, and QA/QC oversight for water and wastewater design projects.
• Ensure all project work adheres to federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate deliverables.
• Mentor Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to strengthen design fundamentals and delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure successful outcomes.
• Assign and coordinate work across interdisciplinary teams to maintain momentum.
• Oversee production of plans, specifications, reports, analyses, and cost estimates.
• Monitor progress and financial performance, address risks and challenges.
• Serve as primary client contact, lead project meetings, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with public agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliant delivery.
• Support business development through proposals and identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client coordination

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bennett Engineering Services is seeking a Water / Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects for public agencies and utilities. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from early planning through final design, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

The role emphasizes client coordination, risk management, and delivering practical, value-driven engineering solutions.