Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Project Lead

RETTEW; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company ESOP

Job summary

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects that support the reliability, safety, and long-term resilience of communities. You will manage projects from planning through design, permitting, and delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as the primary client contact.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, successful project delivery and strong client relationships directly contribute to the company's long-term value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Active PE license with PA licensure or reciprocity eligibility.
• Experience delivering drinking water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated project-management experience with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience coordinating engineering teams and deliverables.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through design, permitting, bidding, and delivery.
• Take responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for municipal, authority, and other water/wastewater clients.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, environmental, permitting, and field staff.
• Support planning and design of water systems, facilities, distribution, and collection networks; rehab and upgrades.
• Develop and review engineering plans, reports, specifications, and permit applications.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and help clients improve performance and reliability.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements with clients and agencies.
• Lead or support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews and RFIs.
• Identify risks and scope changes early and propose solutions with clients and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and expanding client relationships with RETTEW resources.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Team coordination

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects that support the reliability, safety, and long-term resilience of communities. You will manage projects from planning through design, permitting, and delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and serving as the primary client contact.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, successful project delivery and strong client relationships directly contribute to the company's long-term value.