Drinking Water Technical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What’s in it for you?

Woodard and Curran seek a dynamic, detail-oriented, and client-focused Professional Engineer to join our Water Team as a Technical Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with our municipal clients to develop, design, and deliver various drinking water projects across the New England region, including Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Our New England team comprises a dynamic group of engineers, scientists, and design professionals who emulate Woodard & Curran’s values. Woodard & Curran creates a safe and fun environment for employees to thrive and collaborate with teams locally and nationwide to deliver clean water solutions to our clients.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will be technically focused, with solid experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing drinking water systems. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, and distribution systems is preferred. In collaboration with the Project Manager, you will help lead the delivery of multiple projects, work directly with clients and internal teams, and support marketing and proposal efforts.

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work Schedule: Expectation is 2 to 3 days in the office or onsite with clients.

 

Travel up to 20%: Clients within the New England Region.

To name a few, projects may include:

• Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
• Drinking water treatment system upgrades
• PFAS treatment systems
• Lead and Copper Rule project initiatives
• Pumping station designs and rehabilitation
• Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation 
• Municipal wastewater systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes
• Biosolids and renewable energy development

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Acting as the technical leader for all sizes of projects 
• Working alongside Project Manager(s) to lead the technical delivery of project tasks. 
• Determining the overall technical approach for projects. 
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Providing input on the continued development of Woodard & Curran’s design guidelines and standards. 
• Assisting in the development of project schedules and budgets 
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses. 
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner. 
• Mentoring and directing junior and mid-level staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.  
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery. 
• Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm. 
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or observing construction project status. 
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents. 
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials 
• Assisting the Client Management team with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities. 
• Participating in professional organizations. 

What you will need to succeed:

• 8-15 years of engineering experience. 
• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred. 
• The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water systems, including water supply and treatment processes and distribution systems infrastructure. 
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations regarding water treatment and distribution systems. 
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs. 
• Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes. 
• Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity).

This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations. 

Group A (Portland, ME-7) = $100,000 - $130,000

Group B (Providence, RI, Northampton, MA) = $105,000 - $140,000

Group C (Andover, MA & Canton, MA): = $120,000 - 165,000

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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