Water & Wastewater Project Engineering Lead

Black & Veatch Corporation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater in Seattle. Lead multi-discipline engineering teams on municipal projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate client engagements.

You will mentor staff, oversee scope, and ensure high‑quality deliverables across complex water infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to drive project success in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Assist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.
• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentoring and performance management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering fundamentals

Budget management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater in Seattle. Lead multi-discipline engineering teams on municipal projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate client engagements.

You will mentor staff, oversee scope, and ensure high‑quality deliverables across complex water infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to drive project success in a dynamic,