Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to gain it with reciprocity
8+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design
Project management experience is a plus
Adaptable, self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
Servant leader focused on collaboration, innovation, and developing others
Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle for water/wastewater projects
Lead planning and design of treatment plants and related infrastructure
Support project delivery ensuring quality and client communication
Maintain and build client relationships while pursuing new opportunities
Develop proposals and presentations for business development
Collaborate with senior leadership on project delivery methods
Mentor junior engineering staff in design and project execution
Benefits
Opportunities for professional advancement
Exposure to a variety of meaningful infrastructure projects
Supportive and collaborative work culture
Direct involvement in business development initiatives
Possibility to shape project delivery strategies through leadership
Full Job Description
Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects that impact the communities we serve. You'll manage the full project lifecycle across water and wastewater collection, distribution pumping, storage and treatment while balancing budgets, schedules, and risk and building lasting client relationships. Beyond project delivery, you'll contribute to business development pursuits and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills and positioning yourself for continued advancement within the firm.
What You'll Do
Serve as project manager and technical resource for water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risk on assigned projects
Lead the planning and design of water/wastewater projects including treatment plants, water transmission mains, water booster stations, sanitary sewers, sanitary force mains, sanitary pump stations, and developing master plans
Support project delivery from kickoff through closeout, maintaining quality and contributing to strong client experiences through clear communication and on-time, on-budget execution
Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while supporting pursuit of new opportunities
Support development of statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations for business development efforts creating an exemplary client experience throughout the delivery process
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute work using traditional and alternative project delivery methods
Mentor and develop junior engineering staff in design and project delivery
Support development of strong client relationships with existing and prospective clients
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
8+ years of experience in water/wastewater collection, distribution, pumping systems, storage, treatment, and utility infrastructure design
Prior project management experience is a plus
Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
About Burgess & Niple
Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
