Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

. Support development of new business .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design, project management, and client relationship cultivation. Possesses strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer LicensureWater Infrastructure Project ManagementWater Treatment Process KnowledgeAutodesk Design Packages ExperienceTechnical Writing Capabilities

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Hard Skills

Water Infrastructure PlanningWastewater DesignProject ManagementEngineering InvestigationsCost EstimationQuality ControlDesign Concept DevelopmentTechnical Problem AnalysisProject Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoringRelationship Cultivation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutodesk Civil3D

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in EngineeringProfessional Engineer Licensure in North Carolina

Industry Keywords

Water AuthoritiesMunicipal Water ProjectsWater Hub StrategyEngineering EthicsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development of new business
Deliver water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design projects, primarily for municipal water authorities
Manage design tasks on large interdisciplinary projects
Serve as project manager for local projects and studies
Provide program management services to key clients
Help shape, win, and deliver water infrastructure projects across North Carolina, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Southeast
Cultivate and sustain relationships with priority clients
Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering water infrastructure projects
Contribute to Water Hub strategy planning and delivery
Lead and mentor junior engineers in developing design concepts
Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, other disciplines, project managers, and task managers
Plan and review engineering investigations, models, planning work, reports, drawings, and specifications
Develop and evaluate project plans and criteria, selecting cost-effective solutions
Analyze technical problems and devise approaches and alternative solutions
Prepare or oversee cost, manpower, schedule, and budget estimates
Guide drafting, design, water infrastructure planning and engineering, and study/report preparation
Perform quality control and maintain quality standards
Manage projects
Uphold engineering ethics and professional standards of conduct
Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering
Minimum 11 years of experience since B.S. or 10 years’ experience since M.S.
Professional Engineer Licensure in North Carolina, or in another state with reciprocity possible to North Carolina within 6 months
Typically 15 to 25 years’ experience since Bachelor's degree
At least three years in project management or supervisory positions
Good interpersonal skills
Technical writing capabilities
Well-developed communication and presentation skills
PC skills including Microsoft Office
Excellent water and/or wastewater design skills and experience
Water treatment process knowledge
Experience with Autodesk design packages (e.g. Civil3D) is a plus
Previous internship experience in a related field is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits