Water/Wastewater Design Manager
Design Manager - Water/Wastewater
Location: Irvine, CA or Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Hybrid
About the Opportunity
An established, employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Design Manager to join its growing Water/Wastewater practice in Southern California. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure projects while working alongside some of the industry's most respected technical professionals.
This position is ideal for a senior engineer or design leader who enjoys balancing technical excellence, project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement. You'll play a key role in shaping projects that support water reliability, treatment, conveyance, and wastewater systems throughout California and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary design teams through the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical oversight and quality control for complex engineering assignments.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and design resources to ensure successful project execution.
- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and long-term client relationships.
- Drive collaboration across technical disciplines to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience delivering water and/or wastewater treatment, conveyance, pumping, or related infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, technical design, and client management.
- Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a nationally recognized engineering organization with a strong reputation in the water sector.
- Significant visibility and influence within a growing Southern California practice.
- Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects that directly benefit local communities.
- Clear pathway for professional growth and increased leadership responsibility.
- Collaborative culture that emphasizes technical excellence, mentorship, and innovation.
- Employee-owned structure that allows employees to share directly in the firm's long-term success.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid work options.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Employee ownership participation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can influence major water infrastructure projects, mentor talented engineers, and participate in the success of an employee-owned organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
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