Technical Manager - Wastewater

CSG Talent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is supporting a leading, employee-owned environmental engineering consultancy in appointing an Industrial Wastewater Technical Manager to deliver complex projects across the United States. The role combines deep technical leadership with client engagement and team development.

You will drive high-quality project delivery, mentor engineers, and contribute to growth of key client accounts while influencing proposals and business development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering; PE required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong background in industrial water/wastewater treatment, especially biological processes.
• Experience working with industrial clients (food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, data centers, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality technical work.
• Strong communication skills and track record of technical contribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of industrial water and wastewater projects, including design, upgrades, and new system implementation.
• Oversee capacity assessments, process evaluations, and basis of design development.
• Support pilot testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Support proposals, project pursuits, and account development.
• Contribute to technical publications, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Ensure quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PE license

Job description

We are supporting a leading, employee-owned environmental engineering consultancy in the appointment of an Industrial Wastewater Technical Manager to play a key role in delivering complex industrial water and wastewater projects across the U.S. This is a senior-level position suited to an experienced engineer who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership, client engagement, and team development.

Role Overview

You will act as a technical leader within the industrial water practice, responsible for driving high-quality project delivery, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the growth of key client accounts. This role requires someone comfortable operating at both a technical and strategic level, with the ability to influence project outcomes and support business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of industrial water and wastewater projects, including design, upgrades, and new system implementation
• Oversee capacity assessments, process evaluations, and basis of design development
• Support pilot testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships to drive repeat business
• Support proposals, project pursuits, and account development
• Contribute to technical publications, presentations, and industry engagement
• Ensure quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across project delivery

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering (PE required; advanced degree preferred)
• 10-15 years of experience within an engineering consultancy environment
• Strong background in industrial water/wastewater treatment, particularly biological processes
• Experience working with industrial clients (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, data centers, or similar sectors)
• Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality technical work
• Strong communication skills and track record of technical contribution