Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with 4–10 years of experience to lead municipal, federal, and tribal infrastructure projects. The candidate will perform technical design, cost estimating, and strong client communication, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant3D, Revit, and WaterCAD/SewerCAD.

Ideal applicants hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree (Master’s preferred) and PE licensure or ability to obtain within six months, with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 4–10 years of water/wastewater engineering experience; consulting background preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects and deliverables.
• Strong technical design experience and cost estimating for engineering projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication; PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multi-discipline projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Perform technical engineering design for water and wastewater systems (pipelines, treatment plants, distribution networks).
• Conduct cost estimating to support project funding and EPC costs.
• Utilize design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant3D, Revit, WaterCAD, SewerCAD) to develop and review designs.
• Prepare technical reports documenting progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to meet project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Client communication

Cost estimating

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Plant3D

Revit

Bentley WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Water/Wastewater Project Manager with 4-10 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, technical engineering design, and project management within the water and wastewater sector for municipal, federal and tribal infrastructure projects. This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as proficiency in engineering design software.

It is our goal to find motivated individuals that want to grow their career and find excitement in working on multiple projects that enhance our firm’s culture. This position provides the opportunity to not only work with water/wastewater projects but collaborate with other sectors’ projects as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multi-discipline projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Perform technical engineering design for water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, treatment plants, and distribution networks.
• Conduct cost estimating for engineering projects, providing accurate and detailed financial assessments to support project funding applications and engineers opinion of probable construction costs.
• Utilize engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant3D, Revit, Bentley WaterCAD, and SewerCAD to develop and review project designs.
• Perform engineering computations and analyses to support project development and execution.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, documenting project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to meet and exceed project requirements and expectations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering, with consulting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects effectively.
• Strong technical engineering design experience in water and wastewater systems.
• Proficiency in cost estimating for engineering projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant3D, Revit, Bentley WaterCAD, and SewerCAD.
• Experience in performing engineering computations and technical report writing.

Salary Range:

$95,000 to $160,000 (depending on experience)

Note about visas

Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.