Wastewater Project Manager

About the role

Our growth-minded, collaborative, and fun culture has us seeking individuals who are interested in becoming Employee Owners and joining our success. We have an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to go beyond an ordinary consulting career. This individual will be responsible for pursuing new projects, leading teams of junior engineers, and maintaining/growing client relationships. If you are looking for a Wastewater Senior Project Engineer leadership role where you can work alongside people who prioritize quality and genuinely care about their work and the communities they serve, AE2S may be the right fit. We're seeking professionals who are passionate about wastewater and motivated by helping local communities navigate complex planning, design, funding, and construction challenges. We value lifelong learners who are committed to continuous personal and professional growth and who thrive in a collaborative environment surrounded by others who share these values.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for wastewater engineering projects to include design, plans, specifications, reports, project budgets, scope of work, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub-consultants and contractors
• Provide professional services for the design and construction of wastewater collection systems, and wastewater treatment facilities
• Work within multi-discipline projects that include civil, electrical, and architectural aspects
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
• Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments and maintain quality client relationships and communication
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings
• Provide guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and other project team members
• Gather critical data to assist clients with project financing and funding development

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months
• 6+ years of experience in municipal civil engineering with a strong interest in the wastewater market sector
• Ability to travel as required for business development and project/client responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Maintain stellar reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgment and aptitude among peers, management, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Design work and knowledge with wastewater treatment and collection systems, utility planning, and other municipal vertical and horizontal infrastructure
• Experience leading both internal initiatives and external projects
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Benefits

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program