Design Manager - Water/Wastewater

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, planning, design, and execution of industrial wastewater treatment projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Utilize your Professional Engineer (PE) license to develop and/or validate engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Lead cross-functional teams including environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control engineers in developing project design drawings and specifications.
• Lead the development of design packages to support fast-paced construction efforts (i.e., progressive design-build packages).
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Communicate directly with clients and senior Haskell management regarding project definition and execution.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical insights, and maintain strong client relationships throughout projects.
• Work with Haskell construction and cost-estimating teams to assist in developing successful project execution plans, including construction cost-estimates and project implementation schedules.
• Work with mid-level and junior Haskell industrial wastewater engineering staff in developing their engineering skills as well as their overall professional growth.
• Direct supervision of some industrial wastewater engineering staff may be required.
• Review and/or perform engineering calculations related to wastewater treatment system design, including system hydraulics.
• Work with equipment manufacturers in selecting and specifying wastewater treatment equipment.
• Assist Haskell design and construction teams in reviewing Equipment Submittals and Requests-for-Information (RFIs).
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments, data collection, and analysis to develop customized treatment solutions that address specific client needs.
• Utilize your technical expertise to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to optimize treatment system performance.
• Lead the development of project documentation including engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, and progress updates.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to industrial wastewater treatment systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in designing and managing wastewater treatment systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong leadership and project management skills.
• Expertise in wastewater treatment technologies and system hydraulics.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to organize and lead project teams through the execution of design-only and design-build industrial wastewater treatment projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-discipline design teams in executing the complete lifecycle of projects, from conceptualization through engineering, design, procurement, and construction and start-up support.
• Scope, schedule, and budget management for industrial wastewater projects.
• Technical expertise in wastewater treatment systems and system hydraulics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior Haskell management.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers and Haskell construction and cost-estimating teams.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive site assessments and develop customized treatment solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to optimize treatment system performance.

Skills

• Project management and leadership skills.
• Technical expertise in wastewater treatment systems and system hydraulics.
• Communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work with equipment manufacturers and Haskell construction and cost-estimating teams.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive site assessments and develop customized treatment solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions to optimize treatment system performance.

Benefits

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $185,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Fully remote option available only for candidates residing outside a 45-mile radius of a corporate office.

Location

Haskell has corporate offices in Atlanta, GA; Beloit, WI; Charlotte, NC; Dallas (Frisco), TX; Denver (Lakewood), CO; Jacksonville, FL; Livermore, CA; Madison, WI; Oklahoma City, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; St. Paul, MN; and Tulsa, OK.