Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Freese and Nichols; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead critical water infrastructure projects. In this role, you will oversee project execution and mentor junior staff while ensuring effective communication with clients and regulatory agencies. Join a company with a rich history of making a meaningful impact in communities through innovative engineering solutions. With a strong focus on professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. Be part of a team that values relationships and quality work.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Paid Overtime for Salaried Employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management.
• North Carolina or Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater treatment plant projects from planning to closure.
• Supervise multi-discipline teams and ensure project quality and delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Hydraulics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's in Environmental Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager for water infrastructure engineering projects. Our preferred office locations for this role are Raleigh, Atlanta or Duluth. We are also open to considering candidates for our secondary locations in Charlotte or Winston-Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior project manager for water and wastewater treatment plant projects
• Plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects using earned value management principles
• Provide supervision of multi-discipline teams of engineers, engineering technicians, GIS analysts, designers, CAD staff, sub-consultants, etc. Coordinate assigned work to ensure continuity, consistency, quality and on-time delivery.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff
• Maintain effective communication with client, client’s staff, regulatory agencies and within project teams
• Participate in business development activities including engineering scope and fee preparation, proposal preparation, and marketing activities. Also, interaction and a commitment to client service for both internal and external clients

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in water/wastewater engineering and project management
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
• North Carolina or Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in hydraulics, water/wastewater treatment, industry standards, etc.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a project team and oversee excellent quality of work on time and on budget
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Environmental and/or Civil

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.