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 industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• Scope, schedule, and budget management experience for industrial wastewater projects.
• Technical expertise in wastewater treatment systems and system hydraulics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers and construction teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Leadership and mentoring skills for junior engineers.

Skills

• Project management and leadership skills.
• Technical expertise in wastewater treatment systems and system hydraulics.
• Communication and client relationship building skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Mentoring and training junior engineers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more.

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.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations;
• The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds;
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information;
• The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.