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Project Engineer Manager - Water/Wastewater


Company : Black & Veatch Corporation


Location : Walnut Creek, CA


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The OpportunityAs the 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 TeamBlack & 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.Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projectsAssist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendationsPrepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principlesDevelop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplinesLead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a projectClient Interface:Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projectsCommunicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutionsProvide support for business development or pursuit activitiesManage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervisionTechnical expertise:Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverablesProvide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projectsDrive solutions to achieve project goalsManagement Responsibilities:Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignmentsMentoring, and performance management of assigned personnelPreferred QualificationsPE license.Experience executing multi-discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.Minimum QualificationsRequires a bachelor/'s degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.Minimum of 5 years related work experienceAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.Work Environment/Physical DemandsHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignmentsSitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of timeAbility to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communicationTravel to client sitesSalary PlanJob Grade016Black & Veatch endeavours to make accessible to any and all users. 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This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company/'s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $142,298.00 - $237,640.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr