Wastewater Treatment - Technical Lead


Columbus & Cleveland
Permanent
USD143000 - USD174000
Civil
PR/539430_1750413548
Wastewater Treatment - Technical Lead

Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

📍 Locations: Columbus, OH & Cleveland, OH
🕘 Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote) | Every Other Friday Off
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent


About the Role

We're hiring a Project Engineering Manager to lead transformative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact role within a nationally ranked team focused on sustainable, community-driven solutions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-discipline engineering teams on complex water/wastewater treatment projects
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality standards
  • Serve as the technical lead and primary client liaison
  • Support business development and proposal efforts
  • Oversee project changes and ensure successful delivery

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
  • PE license preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proven success in managing multi-discipline infrastructure projects

Why You'll Love Working Here

💰 Compensation & Ownership

  • 10-12% Annual Bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
    • Fully vested after 7 years
    • Historical average return of ~$2 million over 17.5 years

🧘 Work-Life Balance

  • Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 remote
  • Every Other Friday Off
  • Strict 40-Hour Work Weeks - no expectation of overtime

🌱 Career Growth & Impact

  • Lead mission-critical infrastructure projects
  • Collaborate with a top-tier, innovation-driven team
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership development

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team that values balance, ownership, and impact - we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or message me directly to learn more!

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