Water/Wastewater Engineer Project Manager

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our growing team in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead meaningful municipal infrastructure projects while helping communities improve drinking water, wastewater, and utility systems that support long-term growth, resiliency, and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you'll work directly with municipalities, public utilities, public works departments, private developers, and regulatory agencies while leading projects that improve water treatment, wastewater treatment, collection systems, distribution systems, pumping infrastructure, and other critical public infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through permitting and construction
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including public utilities, public works departments, regulatory agencies, and private developers
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and permit documentation
• Lead the design of water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, pumping, and storage infrastructure projects
• Perform and oversee hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, infrastructure assessments, and engineering analyses
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports
• Conduct and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical excellence, constructability, and regulatory compliance
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new project opportunities
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and project team members
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of CEC's water and wastewater practice throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region

Why CEC?

• We’re 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, market leadership, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
• Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work–life balance and professional autonomy
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 
• Experience managing project teams and project phases including client communication 
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required; Professional Engineer (PE) preferred (or ability to obtain) 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D 
• 5+ years of experience with water and wastewater system design and project delivery preferred 
• Experience with hydraulic or stormwater modeling is a plus 
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams 
• Strong communication skills and experience working with municipal clients, developers, and regulatory agencies 

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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