Water & Wastewater Project Engineering Leader

Black & Veatch; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater in Des Moines. You will lead multi‑discipline engineering teams on municipal projects, manage budgets and schedules, and interface with clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 11+ years of experience, with on‑site and hybrid work options after onboarding. As an employee‑owned company, Black & Veatch emphasizes safety, collaboration, and long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and MVR search.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead multi‑discipline teams and coordinate activities; serve as the responsible charge for a project.
• Mentor staff and perform performance management of assigned personnel.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Client interface

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Black & Veatch seeks a Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater in Des Moines. You will lead multi‑discipline engineering teams on municipal projects, manage budgets and schedules, and interface with clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 11+ years of experience, with on‑site and hybrid work options after onboarding. As an employee‑owned company, Black & Veatch emphasizes safety, collaboration, and long‑term growth.