Senior Project Engineer W/WW

Los Angeles

Permanent

$180,000 - $200,000 USD a year

Civil

PR/618312_1794259627

Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego

Schedule: Hybrid Flexible

Industry: Water, Wastewater & Municipal Infrastructure

Experience Level: Senior Project Manager / Program Manager / Client Service Manager

Travel: Minimal regional travel as needed

A nationally recognized engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead and grow its municipal water and wastewater practice in Southern California. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of complex infrastructure projects, strengthen client relationships, mentor technical teams, and play a key role in the delivery of critical water and wastewater systems throughout the region.

What You'll Do

Lead Meaningful Water & Wastewater Projects

Manage the planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects from concept through delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and risk management.
Deliver projects that support critical community infrastructure and long-term water resiliency.

Drive Project Success

Develop project strategies, work plans, staffing plans, and financial forecasts.
Monitor project performance and proactively address technical, schedule, and budget challenges.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, and construction services.
Ensure high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes.

Build Strong Client Relationships

Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients.
Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Collaborate on pursuits, proposals, and project capture strategies.
Support business development efforts and help expand the firm's presence in Southern California.

Mentor and Lead Teams

Provide guidance and support to engineers, designers, and project staff.
Foster collaboration and professional growth across project teams.
Help develop the next generation of technical and project leadership talent.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure consulting.
Proven project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience managing municipal wastewater treatment, conveyance, collection system, pump station, or water infrastructure projects.
Track record managing projects exceeding $1M in engineering fees or construction value.
Experience working with Southern California municipalities, utilities, or public agencies.
Project management certifications (PMP, CCM, DBIA) are a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Lead high-visibility municipal water and wastewater projects.
Work with some of the region's most respected public-sector clients.
Significant autonomy and influence over project delivery and client development.
Opportunity to mentor teams and shape the future growth of the practice.
Strong backlog of infrastructure projects and long-term investment in the Southern California water market.
Collaborative environment with access to multidisciplinary technical expertise and resources.

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