Water/Wastewater Engineer-Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation with bonuses

401(k) with company match

Hybrid schedule options

Excellent benefits (medical, dental, 1

Life insurance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Martinsburg, West Virginia team.

This role leads municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction, working with utilities, regulators, and developers to improve water systems with long-term resilience. We offer ownership opportunities, a strong benefits package, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is required; PE preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in water and wastewater system design and project delivery.
• Experience with hydraulic or stormwater modeling is a plus.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule and budget with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver municipal water and wastewater projects from planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Serve as the primary client contact for utilities, public works, regulators, and developers.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and permit documentation.
• Lead design of water/wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, pumping, and storage systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, and engineering analyses.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews for technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development with proposals, client engagement, and identifying opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams.
• Grow CEC's water/wastewater practice in the Eastern Panhandle region.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Water/wastewater system design

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory/public utilities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT certification

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Water/Wastewater Engineer-Project Manager

Job Locations

US-WV-Martinsburg

Category

Water Resources

Type

Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing team in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead meaningful municipal infrastructure projects while helping communities improve drinking water, wastewater, and utility systems that support long-term growth, resiliency, and regulatory compliance.

Opened in 2022, our Martinsburg office was established to better serve clients throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region. As part of CEC's West Virginia operations, you'll have access to the resources, technical expertise, and support of a statewide multidisciplinary team while helping grow a local practice where your contributions can have a visible and lasting impact. You'll work directly with municipalities, public utilities, public works departments, private developers, and regulatory agencies while leading projects that improve water treatment, wastewater treatment, collection systems, distribution systems, pumping infrastructure, and other critical public infrastructure.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC provides a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure throughout one of West Virginia's fastest-growing regions.

If you're looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help grow both a practice and a client base while leading impactful infrastructure projects, CEC offers the platform, resources, and support to make a meaningful difference throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through permitting and construction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including public utilities, public works departments, regulatory agencies, and private developers
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and permit documentation
• Lead the design of water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, pumping, and storage infrastructure projects
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, infrastructure assessments, and engineering analyses
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical excellence, constructability, and regulatory compliance
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new project opportunities
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and project team members
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of CEC's water and wastewater practice throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing water and wastewater infrastructure practice
• Diverse project portfolio spanning treatment, utility, distribution, collection, and municipal infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, business growth, and continued professional advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Experience managing project teams and project phases including client communication
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required; Professional Engineer (PE) preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with water and wastewater system design and project delivery
• Experience with hydraulic or stormwater modeling is a plus
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills and experience working with municipal clients, developers, and regulatory agencies

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.