Water/Wastewater Pump Station Technical Leader

Plummer Associates, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 184,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO/Vacation Days

Job summary

Plummer Associates, Inc. seeks a Water/Wastewater Pump Station Technical Leader to guide technical and client leadership across projects. You will mentor staff, oversee QA/QC, and collaborate with practice leaders to deliver complex pumping station solutions for multiple offices.

Ideal candidates hold a civil/mechanical engineering background with 12+ years of design experience and PE licensure in TX/OK/CO/FL, plus PSAP certification. This role emphasizes client development and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering; Master’s preferred.
• ≥12 years in the design of large water/wastewater pumping stations.
• PE license in TX/OK/CO/FL or ability to obtain licensure.
• PSAP certification and active professional engagement encouraged.
• Participation in relevant professional groups (AWWA/WEF/ASCE/ASME).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of pump station design projects with high complexity.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to showcase Plummer’s expertise.
• Contribute to business development, scope, schedule, and fee reviews.
• Oversee QA/QC on key projects and train personnel in procedures.
• Collaborate with Practice and Area Leaders to deliver winning strategies.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across geographic teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

QA/QC oversight

Pumping station design

Client relationship building

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in civil or mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE license (TX/OK/CO/FL)

Job description

Seeking a Water/Wastewater Pump Station Technical Leader

Location: All Offices (TX, CO, FL, OK)

Plummer is currently searching for a Water/Wastewater Pump Station Technical Leader to focus on technical and client leadership and to serve as a company-wide mentor/advisor on pump station design and construction.

Typical Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and monitoring technical aspects of pump station design projects which contain a high degree of technical complexity. The Technical Leader will also be involved with developing client relationships with a specific focus on showcasing Plummer’s experience and expertise. The Technical Leader will be involved in business development, scope development, schedule and fee review, participate in design and production meetings, and perform schematic/conceptual design reviews to provide adequate technical support to the project teams.

• Be a leader that can help grow Plummer’s market capture and strive to find new ways to add value to our clients.
• Develop long term strategic plan for technical excellence within the firm.
• Support project delivery by overseeing QA/QC staff on key projects to ensure engagement and successful project delivery. Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and for training of personnel.
• Working in partnership with Conveyance Practice Leader, Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice Leaders, Area Leaders, and Team Leaders to develop and deliver winning strategies to meet client needs.
• Serve as an active liaison between Plummer’s various geographic teams to assist as needed in strategic pursuits, and to recruit, attract, develop, and retain the best and technical brightest talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of design experience working on large, conveyance water, wastewater and stormwater pumping stations.
• Maintain professional or engineering registration and related technical experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee culture.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering staff in varied specialties in water and wastewater conveyance and treatment.
• Professional engineer (PE) license in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, or Florida (or the ability to obtain the various state licensure(s)).
• Hydraulic Institute Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certified.
• Professional Organization participation is preferred.
• Engaged in professional and industry associations such as Hydraulic Institute, AWWA, WEF, ASCE, ASME, etc. to enhance technical expertise and brand.

Salary Range: $183,800 - $220,573

Meaning And Rewards

Plummer also strives to create a rewarding and balanced work atmosphere with a generous benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• PTO, Vacation Days, and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development ReimbursementTelecommuting and Flexible Work Schedules
• Wellness Program
• Bonus Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer