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Project Manager - Water Wastewater Engineer

Thomas & Hutton

Job Description

Job Description

Advance your civil engineering career where your work supports critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead complex municipal and private sector projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re an experienced engineer ready to lead projects, develop teams, and deliver high-quality solutions, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Manage water and wastewater infrastructure and process design projects for municipal and private sector clients
• Lead project teams in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Oversee hydraulic modeling and system analysis using tools such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, InfoWorks WS, or InfoWater
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders including water/sewer authorities
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance development for project staff
• Utilize project tracking tools to monitor progress, resources, and financial performance
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 7+ years of experience in the design and management of municipal water and wastewater projects
• Strong knowledge of Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with InfoWorks WS and/or InfoWater (Innovyze) preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple large or complex projects simultaneously
• Experience leading and developing project teams
• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Vision or Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Experience working on projects located in the southeastern United States preferred

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

  Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

  How to apply:
Ready to design the future? Apply today at 

At Thomas & Hutton , our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success"  shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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