Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

CME Associates; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work

Paid time off

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Career growth

Team events

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. in New Haven, CT, seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead wastewater treatment design projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, offering flexible schedules, strong project delivery expectations, and opportunities to contribute to regulatory compliance and biosolids solutions. Travel approx 5–10% across New England is expected, and the position emphasizes quality delivery, innovation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design and process engineering.
• Strong project management and client-relations skills.
• Ability to travel 5–10% across New England.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater treatment projects, including new facilities, expansions, and upgrades.
• Lead process evaluation and design for primary, secondary, and tertiary systems (BNR).
• Evaluate and optimize treatment processes (activated sludge, MBR, SBR, trickling filters).
• Oversee process modeling, mass balance analyses, and capacity evaluations.
• Develop biosolids treatment solutions, including digestion and dewatering.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare and present technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Provide construction-phase services including submittal reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and startup/commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

BioWin

GPS-X

MS Office

Job description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater treatment projects, including new facilities, expansions, and upgrades
• Lead process evaluation and design for primary, secondary, and tertiary systems, including biological nutrient removal (BNR)
• Evaluate and optimize treatment processes such as activated sludge, MBR, SBR, trickling filters, and advanced systems
• Oversee process modeling, mass balance analyses, and capacity evaluations
• Develop solutions for biosolids treatment, including digestion and dewatering
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables
• Prepare and present technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance
• Provide construction-phase services, including submittal review, RFIs, field inspections, and startup/commissioning
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development efforts

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design and process engineering
• Strong expertise in municipal wastewater treatment and nutrient removal
• Proven experience managing projects, delivering on time and within budget
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD required
• Experience with process modeling tools such as BioWin or GPS-X a plus
• Experience with funding programs (SRF, USDA Rural Development) a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10% throughout New England

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.