Team Lead Wastewater Treatment

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Leader with extensive experience in water and wastewater engineering. This role involves leading a team of project managers and engineers, developing client relationships, and managing complex projects in the water resources sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in municipal and industrial planning, exemplary communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in the field while collaborating with a dedicated team and participating in professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience with a focus on water resources.
• Professional Engineer registration in Massachusetts or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage municipal, commercial, and industrial planning projects.
• Supervise and mentor project teams and enhance client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Team Leader candidate with 12 or more years of experience for any of our office locations. This position will require experience in public utility / wastewater / water engineering, with a specialized emphasis on wastewater treatment studies, planning, design and construction administration, as well as experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.

The Team Leader/Senior Project Manager will be responsible for developing and leading a team of project managers, engineers, and support staff to meet client deliverables, working in collaboration with multiple water and wastewater team members across the eastern seaboard. The candidate will be expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and develop project opportunities, and lead study and design project deliverables, as well as participating in company sponsored training programs, seminars, and conferences as may be necessary.

What you’ll do:

• Will be responsible for developing and managing municipal, commercial, and industrial planning and design projects in the water resources environment.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships and market sector awareness.
• Supervise and lead project teams:
  • In the development of engineering reports, studies and designs, utilizing recognized industry standards and regulatory-compliant approaches.
  • With field evaluation and assessment of existing facilities, including treatment facilities, collection and transmission systems and pumping stations.
• Expected to be flexible in terms of handling multiple assignments, work directly with clients to understand needs and to advance project planning and design assignments, as well as participating in company sponsored training programs, seminars, and conferences as may be necessary.
• Collaborate with other design and study teams to improve our ability to respond to client needs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor project managers, project engineers and junior engineering staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.
• Travel may be required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering, with preference for Masters’ degree.
• 12 or more years of related engineering experience, and registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, or with the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Particularly important are strong working relationships with local clients.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and successful teamwork.
• Exemplary communication skills, including the verbal, written, and public presentation domains.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.
• Valid driver’s license required.