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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Senior Engineering Project Manager - Water

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
St. Louis, MO, USA
In PersonRegional travel to project sites is required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency with water infrastructure projects, including water resources, water treatment, or conveyance.
  • A current Missouri Professional Engineer registration.
  • At least 8 years of applied experience in water resources management, water and wastewater treatment, and conveyance.
  • Experience developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • Competence in leading and completing large planning, modeling, or design tasks with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to produce strong technical writing.
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously, with organizational, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering design calculations, gather and compile data, and check design calculations.
  • Lead or support project teams for treatment facility studies, design, and construction services.
  • Develop treatment facility layouts in conjunction with computer-aided design designers.
  • Conduct water planning studies involving integrated water management and One Water principles.
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
  • Prepare or manage the preparation of technical reports.
  • Conduct client site visits for project scoping, data collection, and project delivery.
  • Develop and review quality assurance and quality control programs for projects as requested by managers.
  • Perform schedule reviews on construction projects and assist managers in developing design schedules.
  • Travel regionally to project sites.
  • Serve as task lead and maintain task budgets and schedules.
  • Assist practice leads with marketing activities, including market evaluation and strategy, pre-marketing activities, and proposal development.
  • Provide guidance to graduate engineers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Client management experience.
  • Grant and proposal writing experience.
  • Staff supervisory experience.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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