Water Senior Project Engineer

McClure; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McClure provides opportunities to lead a growing Water team on high‑visibility projects. The Senior Project Engineer serves as the primary face of projects, guiding teams to profitable delivery for key stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in engineering, 10+ years in water/wastewater, and a PE license or MBA, with a track record of building client relationships and leading technical innovation in the Water sector.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams toward profitable outcomes.
• Strong client development and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead their respective team as an independent, profitable business unit.
• Be the primary face of the project to key stakeholders.
• Drive successful project completion and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Financial understanding

Process execution

Community involvement

Water/Wastewater domain

Technical innovations in water

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

10+ years water/wastewater experience

Professional Engineer License or MBA

Experience managing profitable team

Job description

Water Senior Project Engineer

McClure (Civil Engineering) is currently searching for a skilled Senior Project Engineer to help live our vision of Making Lives Better through our growing Water team! The Senior Project Engineer will be the primary point on a variety of highly visible and critical projects for the organization. A successful Senior Project Engineer will demonstrate past success in team leadership and ability to mentor/develop less experienced team members.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Senior Project Engineer is a skilled business‑minded professional who is responsible for leading their respective team as an independent and profitable business unit, while driving overall success of the firm. The Senior Project Engineer is the primary face of the project and is responsible for the successful completion of projects for key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate as an influential and collaborative part of the leadership team.
• Ability to build client base and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong understanding of financials – demonstrated experience achieving group profit and net revenue growth.
• Ability to champion process execution and friction‑free project delivery in partnership with department leadership.
• Strong community presence by volunteering time on boards, commissions, and organizations as a representative of McClure.
• Strong presence in the Water and Wastewater Industry.
• Understanding of high-level water and wastewater technical innovations.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Ten years of experience in water, wastewater, storm water or related field.
• Professional Engineering License, MBA or history of successfully managing a profitable team.
• Sustained success at building new and maintaining existing client relationships.

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