Water/Wastewater Project Manager

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects seeks a self-motivated professional to lead water wastewater design projects related to municipal water infrastructure. This position demands the ability to manage multiple projects while providing direction to project staff and interacting with clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, have 6+ years of relevant experience, and hold a professional engineer license in Arizona. Annual salary ranges from $95,000 to $152,000.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design.
• Licensed professional engineer in Arizona.
• The ability to obtain PE license(s) necessary within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for various size projects.
• Track and report on project performance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Independent, confident, and strong work ethic

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to quickly build rapport

Mentor and guide younger professionals

Develop and cultivate business relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated professional looking for increasing responsibility in leading Water Wastewater design projects related to municipal water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for the successful execution of various size projects.
• Track and report on project performance (budget and schedule).
• Manage multiple projects of various size simultaneously.
• Effectively provide direction and guidance to project staff.
• Communicate with clients/regulators/and funding agencies on project needs and status.
• Work with leadership staff to identify project opportunities with existing and potential clients, prepare proposals, and secure project work.
• Conduct feasibility studies of water infrastructure facilities.
• Perform hydraulic analyses of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Design water systems such as storage tanks, booster pump station, transmission and distribution lines, groundwater wells, and water treatment facilities.
• Design wastewater systems including collection systems, lift stations, force mains, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Design effluent reuse systems such as tertiary filtration, storage, disinfection, pumping, and distribution.
• Provide technical direction and supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD/D) technicians, or other technical personnel.

Required Skills

• Independent, confident, and strong work ethic.
• Interact and work well with team members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to quickly build rapport.
• Mentor and guide younger professionals.
• Develop and cultivate business relationships with private and public clients.
• Effective demonstration in ability to successfully manage various size projects.
• Provide technical direction to support staff and have ability to complete technical reviews of engineering designs.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field (Masters of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field preferred) from an EAC/ABET-Accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in a field directly relevant to water and wastewater treatment is a plus.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in municipal water infrastructure design.
• Licensed professional engineer in the state of Arizona.
• The ability to obtain PE license(s) necessary to work in multiple states within 6 months.
• Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and project schedules.
• Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $152,000

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