Wastewater Treatment Technical Manager - Philadelphia

Overview:

Join Colliers Engineering & Design as a Technical Manager in our Water/Wastewater Group!

Are you ready to take the lead on exciting and impactful wastewater treatment projects? Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a dynamic Technical Manager to join our team in Pennsylvania. Whether you’re based in our Lehigh Valley, Pittsburgh, or Philadelphia office, you’ll play a key role in guiding the design and modification of wastewater treatment plants, including innovative solutions for new facilities and upgrades to existing ones.

This is a unique opportunity for those eager to grow into a leadership role. As a Technical Manager, you’ll have the chance to shape and expand our Water/Wastewater practice, working on diverse and meaningful projects that span municipal, private utility, and development sectors.

If you're passionate about using your expertise to make a real difference in water management, and want to be part of a team that’s dedicated to ensuring communities have access to safe, reliable water and wastewater services, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Colliers Engineering & Design.

Responsibilities:

• Possess experience to lead the wastewater process design or a project.
• Design and implement wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to determine optimal solutions for wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for wastewater treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental scientists, civil engineers, and project managers.
• Utilize modeling software to simulate and optimize wastewater treatment processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies for wastewater treatment based on project requirements.
• Provide technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of wastewater treatment projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting wastewater treatment design.
• Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to design specifications and standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor staff of design engineers as part of a Design Team.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly scope capital projects from concept through construction.
• Forecast project timelines, prepare schedule for staff and meet deadlines for multiple projects at a time.
• Possess the ability to find solutions to design issues regarding site constraints, applicable regulations, budgets, and timing.
• Oversee the preparation of construction specifications, public bid documents and construction cost estimates for municipal and public sector clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering, or civil engineering.
• PE License in Pennsylvania is required.
• PE License in New Jersey and New York preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in the civil/environmental engineering field with concentration in wastewater treatment process design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred or sufficient knowledge of software to effectively manage others.
• Experience managing and supervising the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget of projects.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects at a time.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!