Wastewater Senior Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join one of our Southern California offices providing high quality wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the West region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with an ability to lead and grow the South Region Wastewater Team and multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, and construction phases; start-up, and operations of facilities. This is an opportunity for an experienced wastewater professional to make a meaningful regional impact - driving technical excellence, mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists, and partnering closely with communities to solve complex challenges. Location: Southern California (Office Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine) This role is hybrid. Candidates are expected to be in the office at least one day per week, with additional on-site presence on an as-needed basis. Travel: 20% Who are we looking for: The selected candidate will primarily lead and support the engineering on municipal wastewater projects, however experience with drinking water, storm water, and industrial water applications is valuable. This position will have an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Senior Technical Manager with strong experience in study, planning, and design of wastewater systems, including familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment and collection/distribution in water or wastewater systems. The ideal candidate is energized by solving complex treatment challenges, enjoys working directly with clients, and is excited to play a key role in growing Woodard & Curran's wastewater treatment practice in the West Region. The candidate has led major treatment projects and is known for developing clear technical direction, strengthening deliverable quality through rigorous QA/QC, and partnering effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, operable solutions. What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran: 37Provide technical leadership on wastewater projects of all sizes, from the concept, final design, and construction phases; start-up, and operations of facilities. 37Lead and grow the West Region Wastewater Team and multi-discipline project teams, identifying emerging opportunities, supporting key pursuits, and contributing to the firm's long-term technical leadership strategy. 37Build and strengthen client relationships, contributing to business development efforts, proposal preparation, and strategic pursuits in the municipal wastewater market. 37A recognized technical expert in wastewater treatment process, with deep experience in planning, design, and implementation of municipal treatment systems, including biological 37Review and oversee technical deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards and client expectations. 37Supports Project Manager with and/or directly manages the financial and technical delivery of project tasks including scope, schedule, and budget. 37Serve as a technical resource for complex wastewater treatment processes, providing process expertise from planning and pilot studies through design, construction, and startup. 37Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and/or external clients/professional societies and participates in committees and other external leadership opportunities through professional associations and other applicable organizations. 37Partners with project managers and client managers to support client relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to business development efforts. 37Provides input on development of Woodard & Curran design or technical guidelines and standards. What You Will Need To Succeed: 37The successful candidate should have substantial technical expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering and have in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal wastewater systems including collection system infrastructure and wastewater treatment processes. 3720+ years of experience in evaluation, planning, design, and construction of wastewater engineering projects. 37Lead technical engineer for a minimum of 5+ wastewater treatment facility designs (new or expansion). 37Considered an expert in California 37B.S. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, M.S. Degree preferred. 37Registered Professional Engineering California (or ability to apply for reciprocity within 6 months of hire). 37Up to date on the latest advances in technology, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes. 37Ability to support and/or lead strategic initiatives to develop and expand business opportunities with new clients and geographies. 37Well versed in state and local regulations regarding wastewater treatment and collection systems. 37Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills. 37Strong leadership skills and ability to coach, mentor, and train individuals. $160,000 - $190,000 a year This position's anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets. Group A (San Diego, CA) = $160,000 - $180,000 Group B (Los Angeles - Irvine, CA) = $170,000 - $190,000 #LI-TB1 Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: 37401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed Time away from work: 37Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually 37Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked 37Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury. 37Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: 37Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability 37Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. 37Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. 37Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. 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