Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Bridgeport, WV, seeks a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across West Virginia.

You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and permit documents while guiding design teams and client relationships. This 100% employee-owned firm offers a backlog of projects, hybrid work options, competitive compensation, and paths to ownership as you expand a water/wastewater practice and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 6+ years of progressive engineering experience with project management responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; licensure pursued is acceptable.
• Experience in municipal water and wastewater projects and utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permit documentation.
• Lead the technical design of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping infrastructure, storage facilities, and treatment improvements.
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and engineering analysis.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development across project teams.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in consultant selection interviews, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Work with Regional Development Councils to assist with securing funding for public infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Leadership/mentoring

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to join our growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management while supporting critical water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia.

Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's largest multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across civil engineering, environmental services, water resources, surveying, geotechnical engineering, and construction services while supporting municipal, utility, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the state.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape infrastructure that serves communities and industries throughout the region. You'll join an established team with a strong project backlog, diverse technical challenges, and opportunities to expand your expertise in water treatment, wastewater treatment, utility design, project management, and client development. If you're looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help grow a water/wastewater practice within a collaborative and high-performing team, CEC provides the platform and support to continue advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through construction
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permit documentation
• Lead the technical design of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping infrastructure, storage facilities, and treatment improvements
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and engineering analysis
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development across project teams
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in consultant selection interviews, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Work with Regional Development Councils to assist with securing funding for public infrastructure projects

What We Offer

• 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing municipal infrastructure practice
• Diverse project portfolio across water, wastewater, treatment, utility, and infrastructure sectors
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, and continued professional growth
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience, including project management responsibilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure will also be considered
• 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
• Experience or a strong desire to learn treatment plant process design is a plus

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.