Drinking Water Technical Manager

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Join a Firm Where Your Expertise Matters

Woodard & Curran is seeking an accomplished Drinking Water Technical Manager to join our growing Water Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years of drinking water infrastructure experience who wants to lead complex projects, influence major infrastructure investments, mentor technical professionals, and help shape the future of our drinking water practice.

You will serve as a trusted technical leader and advisor to municipal clients, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of critical drinking water projects across the Northeast. Projects may include water treatment facilities, transmission and distribution systems, pump stations and storage infrastructure, resiliency planning, regulatory compliance initiatives, and capital improvement programs.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and share in the company's success while working alongside a nationally recognized team of water professionals. A competitive sign-on bonus and ownership opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

What's in It for You?

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Competitive sign-on bonus
• Flexible remote work environment
• Leadership on high-profile drinking water projects
• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of our drinking water practice
• Collaboration with leading water professionals
• Strong culture of technical excellence, innovation, and employee development
• Continued leadership growth and increased responsibility
  
  

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically respected, client-focused Professional Engineer who enjoys solving complex drinking water challenges, developing strong client relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to practice growth.

The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in:

• Drinking water treatment planning and design
• Water transmission and distribution systems
• Pump stations and storage facilities
• Master planning and asset management
• Water quality and regulatory compliance
• Technical leadership and quality management
• Client relationship management
• Business development and proposal support
  
  

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, scientists, and design professionals, serving as a senior technical resource while helping advance strategic growth initiatives across the drinking water practice.

Location: Remote | Northeastern United States

This position is open to remote candidates throughout the Northeast who can effectively support clients and projects across New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

Candidates near one of our regional offices will also have opportunities for in-person collaboration. Locations include Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Travel

Up to 20% travel to client sites, project meetings, regional offices, and industry events throughout the Northeast.

To name a few, projects may include:

• Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design
• Drinking water treatment system upgrades
• PFAS treatment systems
• Lead and Copper Rule project initiatives
• Pumping station designs and rehabilitation
• Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation 
• Municipal water systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and water treatment processes
• Biosolids and renewable energy development

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Acting as the technical leader for all sizes of projects 

• Working alongside Project Manager(s) to lead the technical delivery of project tasks. 
• Determining the overall technical approach for projects. 
• Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations
• Providing input on the continued development of Woodard & Curran’s design guidelines and standards. 
• Assisting in the development of project schedules and budgets 
• Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses. 
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner. 
• Mentoring and directing junior and mid-level staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.  
• Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery. 
• Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm. 
• Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or observing construction project status. 
• Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents. 
• Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials 
• Assisting the Client Management team with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities. 
• Participating in professional organizations. 

What you will need to succeed:

• 10 - 20years of engineering experience. 

• A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred. 
• The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water systems, including water supply and treatment processes and distribution systems infrastructure. 
• Well-versed in state and federal regulations regarding water treatment and distribution systems. 
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs. 
• Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes. Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity).