Wastewater Project Manager

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Health insurance (company-paid)

401(k) matching

PTO + experience credits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AE2S in Fargo, ND is seeking a Wastewater Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead teams of junior engineers, pursue new projects, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes wastewater design, planning, funding, and construction challenges with pathways to becoming an Employee Owner and enjoying AE2S benefits within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• 6+ years of municipal civil engineering experience with wastewater focus.
• Willingness to travel for business development and project responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for wastewater design, plans, specs, reports, budgets, scopes, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub-consultants.
• Design and construction of wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities.
• Work within multi-discipline projects including civil, electrical, and architectural aspects.
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities.
• Provide quality control/assurance and maintain budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and staff.
• Gather data to assist clients with project financing and funding development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Wastewater Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager - Fargo, ND

Our growth-minded, collaborative, and fun culture has us seeking individuals who are interested in becoming Employee Owners and joining our success. We have an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to go beyond an ordinary consulting career. This individual will be responsible for pursuing new projects, leading teams of junior engineers, and maintaining/growing client relationships.

If you are looking for a Wastewater Senior Project Engineer leadership role where you can work alongside people who prioritize quality and genuinely care about their work and the communities they serve, AE2S may be the right fit. We’re seeking professionals who are passionate about wastewater and motivated by helping local communities navigate complex planning, design, funding, and construction challenges. We value lifelong learners who are committed to continuous personal and professional growth and who thrive in a collaborative environment surrounded by others who share these values.

• Encourages innovation without compromising client needs or work quality
• Possesses a "listen-first" mentality
• Strives to strengthen client and project management skills
• Success leading water, water resources, and/or wastewater projects of moderate size
• Enjoys contributing to the overall success of a team through guidance, mentoring, and leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for wastewater engineering projects to include design, plans, specifications, reports, project budgets, scope of work, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub-consultants and contractors
• Provide professional services for the design and construction of wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment facilities
• Work within multi-discipline projects that include civil, electrical, and architectural aspects
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project workMaintain budgets and schedules of project assignments and maintain quality client relationships and communication
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings
• Provide guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and other project team members
• Gather critical data to assist clients with project financing and funding development

Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation And Total Rewards

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months
• 6+ years of experience in municipal civil engineering with a strong interest in the wastewater market sector
• Ability to travel as required for business development and project/client responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Maintain stellar reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment and aptitude among peers, management, and staff
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Design work and knowledge with wastewater treatment and collection systems, utility planning, and other municipal vertical and horizontal infrastructure
• Experience leading both internal initiatives and external projects
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twistOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Aff