Drinking Water Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. 

To name a few, projects may include:

• Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
• Drinking water treatment system upgrades
• PFAS treatment systems
• Lead and Copper Rule project initiatives
• Pumping station designs and rehabilitation
• Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation 
• Municipal wastewater systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
• Biosolids and renewable energy development

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Acting as the technical leader for all sizes of projects 
• Working alongside Project Manager(s) to lead the technical delivery of project tasks. 
• Determining the overall technical approach for projects. 
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Providing input on the continued development of Woodard & Curran’s design guidelines and standards. 
• Assisting in the development of project schedules and budgets 
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses. 
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner. 
• Mentoring and directing junior and mid-level staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.  
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery. 
• Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm. 
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or observing construction project status. 
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents. 
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials 
• Assisting the Client Management team with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities. 
• Participating in professional organizations. 

What you will need to succeed:

• 8-15 years of engineering experience. 
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred. 
• The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water systems, including water supply a