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Design Manager (Water/Wastewater)

$140k - $200k

Carollo Engineers

OverviewCarollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.ResponsibilitiesPlans, schedules, and conducts engineering work on projects of significant size and complexity, with full responsibility and authority for budget, schedule contractual obligations, and quality standardsNegotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations and companiesMay have overall responsibility for several projects concurrentlySupervises team of several subordinates of project manager or senior project engineer level with multiple engineering or professional disciplines includedMakes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have a far-reaching impact on extensive engineering and relative activities of the companyDemonstrated high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importanceInitiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issuesHas major responsibility for preparing proposals, conducting interviews, and negotiating contracts with clients after selectionDevelops and maintains significant relationships with client management personnelIdentifies need for and directs subconsultants performing services on projectsActive in professional associations, including presentations of technical papers, member of technical committees, and officer of local or national organizationIdentifies need for recruitment of new employees and participates in the selection processTravel required when requestedQualificationsBachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering12+ years of wastewater design experience in the field of environmental consulting engineering with an emphasis in hydraulics, physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes and treatment plant designRegistration as a Professional EngineerMust have demonstrated experience with managing and designing medium sized projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations and quality standardsAbility to evaluate progress of staff and results obtained, and recommends major changes to achieve overall objectivesDemonstrate creative, foresight and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problemsAbility to communicate effectively with clients and project teamDeliver high quality services within budget and schedule constraintsFamiliar with a broad range of issues related to water systems, including master planning, collection and pumping, with an emphasis on water treatment plant designDemonstrated ability in physical, chemical, biological processes, hydraulics and principals of wastewater treatment plant designKnowledge of structural and geotechnical design concepts, and familiarity with codes and regulation related to wastewaterSensitive to political issues and client preferencesProficient in public speaking rolesProficient in MS Word and ExcelExperience with Microstation or AutocadPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in civil or environmental engineeringCompensation Range$140,000 to $200,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Other Compensation and BenefitsCarollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.#LI-CW1Job SummaryCategory: EngineeringType: Full-time, Regular

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