Water/Wastewater Project Manager - PE
Water / Wastewater Project Manager (PE)
We are a nationally recognized consulting engineering firm and the leading specialist in water and wastewater treatment and process engineering across the United States. While many firms aim to be generalists, we take pride in being "specialists in a sea full of generalists."
Our organization is 100% employee-owned, operates within a flat structure, and is experiencing significant growth nationwide, with a strong and expanding footprint along the East Coast. Even our National Director operates as a Project Manager, reinforcing a culture grounded in technical excellence, accountability, and hands-on leadership.
The firm demonstrated exceptional stability and resilience during the pandemic with zero layoffs and strategic expansion, including the opening of new offices in New York and Virginia during COVID.
We are seeking an experienced Water / Wastewater Project Manager (PE) to lead complex, high-impact projects across the U.S. This position is intentionally designed as a launchpad into a Regional Lead role, supported by a formal succession plan and a fast-track advancement path for high performers.
This role offers full remote flexibility, exposure to large-scale and technically challenging projects, and the opportunity to shape long-term regional strategy within a growing national platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage water and wastewater treatment and process engineering projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining long-term relationships built on trust and technical excellence
- Lead and mentor project teams, fostering technical growth and collaboration within a flat organizational structure
- Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and quality control to ensure successful delivery of large, multi-disciplinary projects
- Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
- Collaborate with internal leadership on regional growth initiatives, business development, and succession planning
- Support the firm's continued expansion along the East Coast and nationally
Required Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline
- Proven experience managing water and/or wastewater treatment projects
- Strong technical background in process design, treatment systems, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated leadership ability with interest in long-term growth and regional responsibility
- Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience
Career Growth & Leadership Path
- Clearly defined succession plan leading to a Regional Lead / Regional Manager role
- Fast-track advancement for high performers with leadership ambition
- Opportunity to influence strategy without bureaucratic barriers due to the flat organization structure
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) - eligibility after 2 years
- Fully remote work schedule with exceptional flexibility
- High-impact work on large, nationally recognized projects
- Long-term stability (zero layoffs during COVID)
- Collaborative culture focused on technical mastery and professional respect
- Opportunity to work within the top water/wastewater treatment consulting firm in the U.S.
Why Join?
- Be part of a firm that invests in people, not hierarchy
- Gain ownership in a rapidly growing, employee-driven organization
- Work alongside industry leaders while carving out your own leadership path
- Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure nationwide
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