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Water Treatment Manager

Hires Group · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$180k–$210k/yrFull-time

Lead regional water and wastewater projects and guide a growing team within a firm known for long-term partnerships and technical excellence. Oversee treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, and regional planning initiatives.

About the role

  • Lead the regional water and wastewater team, overseeing complex infrastructure projects from initial planning through final delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients while serving as a trusted seller/doer who moves critical community projects forward.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and project managers.
  • Direct project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful outcomes.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater work, including treatment facility design, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, asset management, and regional planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 12+ years of experience.

Benefits

  • Salary: $180,000 - $210,000
  • Medical, vision, dental, disability, and fully paid family life insurance, plus virtual care and health savings options
  • Retirement Security: 401(k) with employer match, and profit-sharing
  • Flexible Work: Two remote days per week as standard, plus flexible scheduling
  • Ownership & Rewards: Employee-owned structure with access to exclusive stock opportunities based on performance and tenure
  • Career Development: Transparent progression pathways with clear targets for advancement and continuous professional development
  • Family Perks: Parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance

The company

A respected civil engineering and consulting firm with over 40 years of proven delivery across infrastructure, environmental, water resources, and land development projects. Known for its client-first culture, technical excellence, and consistent project performance. Recognised regionally for its stability, community impact, and commitment to employee development within a collaborative, people-focused environment.

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