Water/Wastewater Dept. Manager & Regional Lead Engineer

T&M Associates; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a Department Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead cross-functional water teams in New Jersey, based in Bloomfield or any NJ office. You will guide project delivery and client engagement across the region.

The role requires PE licensure, a Civil Engineering degree, and 15–20 years of water/wastewater experience, with strong budgeting, planning, and staff development skills. A key driver of growth within the Water Market, this position offers leadership and impact.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and PE license.
• Experience leading water/wastewater projects and managing teams.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical teams (Group Managers, Project Managers, Engineers).
• Provide strategic leadership on water/wastewater projects and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee design and optimization of water systems (treatment, watermain, sewer, pumping).
• Drive business development, including proposal preparation and client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff development

Client relations

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI attainment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a Department Manager – Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead cross-functional water teams in New Jersey, based in Bloomfield or any NJ office. You will guide project delivery and client engagement across the region.

The role requires PE licensure, a Civil Engineering degree, and 15–20 years of water/wastewater experience, with strong budgeting, planning, and staff development skills. A key driver of growth within the Water Market, this position offers leadership and impact.