Design Specialist - Water/Wastewater

Unlike rigid, metrics-driven consultancies, our client puts people first - both their employees and the communities they serve. This is a statewide firm with a strong reputation in the water and wastewater sector, regularly competing (and winning) against much larger international firms through technical excellence, client trust, and agility. The culture is family orientated, trusting, and genuinely collaborative. Engineers are empowered to take real ownership of their projects, make decisions, and lead without micromanagement. Wellbeing and long-term success are valued far more than utilization targets. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to come in and be a leader, provide mentorship, work hard, and be severely rewarded. Your Role as Design Specialist/Project Manager As a Project Engineer / Project Manager, you will take ownership of a high-profile, multi million-dollar water or wastewater project , leading it from planning and design through delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage both the technical direction and the client relationship, supported by a collaborative team of experienced engineers and specialists. You'll play a key role in project success while helping strengthen the firm's reputation as a top-tier statewide consultancy capable of delivering complex infrastructure on par with international competitors. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of a multi million-dollar water or wastewater infrastructure project Lead planning, design, and delivery across multiple project phases Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk in close collaboration with internal teams and clients Prepare and oversee technical analyses, design reports, plans, and specifications Coordinate internal engineering staff, subconsultants, and external stakeholders Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables Support permitting and regulatory coordination efforts Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships Culture & Flexibility People-first, collaborative environment High autonomy and trust in how you manage your work Genuine commitment to sustainable workloads and work-life balance High incentives for bringing in new business Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive salary aligned with senior responsibility and project ownership 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year (no employee contribution required) 100% employer-paid health insurance Annual performance-based bonus up to 20% 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Three weeks PTO Ten paid holidays Company-paid continuing education, certifications, and professional development What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field) Experience delivering water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects Prior experience in a project engineering or project management capacity Ability to lead complex projects and take full accountability for outcomes Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients A collaborative mindset and interest in long-term growth within a closeknit team Desire to work at a firm where trust, quality, and people come before metrics Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Scheduling Manager- Water/wastewater Construction USA USD 160000 - USD 200000 Superintendent- Water/Wastewater Construction USA USD 120000 - USD 140000 Director of Water/Wastewater USA USD 200000 - USD 250000 General Superintendent Hampton, VA USA USD 100000 - USD 150000 Heavy Civil Project Manager USA GBP 90 - GBP 140000 Technical Manager Water/Wastewater USA USD 100000 - USD 165000 Wastewater Treatment Design Manager USA USD 130000 - USD 185000 Senior Project Engineering Manager Water/Wastewater USA USD 135000 - USD 215000 Water/Wastewater Engineer USA USD 85000 - USD 135000 Jobs