Wastewater Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran Inc.; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Woodard & Curran Inc. is seeking a Professional Engineer to join our Water Team in Rye Brook, NY. The role focuses on planning, designing, and delivering wastewater projects for municipal clients, including collection systems and biosolids.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with 2–3 days in the office and travel up to 20%. The ideal candidate brings strong depth in wastewater infrastructure, proven ability to manage complex programs, and collaboration with clients and internal teams

Qualifications

• Strong technical depth in wastewater collection systems.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure programs.
• Experience with master planning, collection systems, wastewater treatment, and biosolids.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple wastewater projects for municipal clients.
• Collaborate with Client Manager and Project Manager to guide design and rehabilitation efforts.
• Support marketing and proposals and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Wastewater collection systems

Project delivery

Client management

Education

PE license

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

What’s in it for you:

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Technical Manager. In this role, you will partner with municipal clients to plan, design, and deliver a range of wastewater projects to support our Rye Brook office.

Our Mid-Atlantic team comprises a dynamic group of engineers, scientists, and design professionals who emulate Woodard & Curran’s values. Woodard & Curran creates a safe and fun environment for employees to thrive and collaborate with teams locally and nationwide to deliver clean water solutions to our clients.

Who are we looking for:

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in wastewater collection systems, a proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure programs, and experience in the evaluation, planning, design, and rehabilitation of collection systems. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, collection systems, municipal wastewater treatment, and biosolids is preferred. In collaboration with the Client Manager and Project Manager, you will help lead the delivery of multiple projects, work directly with clients and internal teams, and support marketing and proposal efforts.

Location:

Rye Brook, NY

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule:

Expectation is 2 to 3 days in the office or onsite with clients.

Travel up to 20%:

Clients within the Mid-Atlantic Region, generally within a two-hour radius of Westchester County

To name a few, projects may include:

• Collection system assessments, planning, design, and rehabilitation
• Pumping station designs and rehabilitation
• Municipal wastewater systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
• Biosolids management and renewable energy development

$145,000 - $175,000 a year

The anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non‑exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

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Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment‑related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace‑related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

Review the full agreement here:

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well‑being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long‑term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.