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Senior Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch
Burlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025

About the role

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 111061 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

 


Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the Sr. Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects.
  • Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
  • Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Community business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services worldwide.

 


The Project Engineering Management team is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

 


Check out a day in the life of a Project Engineering Manager and one of our recent projects | Project Story: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion - YouTube

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
  • Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
  • Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
  • Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project


Client Interface:

  • Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
  • Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
  • Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
  • Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision


Technical expertise:

  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities

  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Hiring, mentoring, performance management and pay administration of assigned personnel

Preferred Qualifications

  • PE license.
  • Previous engineering consulting experience.

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