Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater
A highly respected global infrastructure consulting firm is hiring an experienced Engineering Manager to join its rapidly growing Water/Wastewater team in Austin, TX. The firm is known for delivering large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.S., and offers a culture where technical excellence, innovation, and employee ownership are central to its mission.
This leadership role is ideal for a senior engineering professional eager to shape complex W/WW projects, lead collaborative teams, and help build resilient communities through sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead teams through complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Uphold high technical standards in the design and delivery of solutions
- Provide strong, inspiring leadership to multidisciplinary teams
- Manage engineering data, perform critical calculations, and ensure quality deliverables
- Direct project schedules, budgets, and scopes across multiple assignments
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (P.E) License
- Proven Expertise in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, ideally with both public and private sector clients
- Advanced Technical Design Capability in areas like hydraulic modeling, water treatment, and wastewater systems
- Leadership Strength in directing teams, resolving conflicts, and executing complex project plans
What They Offer:
- Employee Ownership: 8-12% ESOP contribution. Among the highest in the industry for large firms
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, leadership development programs, and a culture that values initiative
- Robust Project Pipeline: $1B+ in secured W/WW work focused on large, complex infrastructure projects across the U.S.
- Supportive Culture: Low turnover, even during COVID, highlighting a genuinely people-first work environment
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with 2-3 remote days per week, every other Friday off (9/80 schedule), and realistic 40-hour weeks
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay, strong bonus structure, bi-annual salary reviews, financial planning resources, and engagement in meaningful community initiatives
If you would like to have a confidential conversation and find out more about the role, feel free to apply now!
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