Senior Level Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs
Senior level water/wastewater engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, project outcomes, and the junior staff who deliver them. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with mostly on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Brown and Caldwell, HDR, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Water and Wastewater Project and Client Account Manager to join our New England Water Team. The ideal candidate will thrive as a vital part of a resourceful and collaborative water team. They will have a commitment to client service, innovation, and excellence, while appreciating the growth opportunities and investment we make in our people.
The primary function will be to assist our New England Water team identify, position, propose, and win targeted new business pursuits, ultimately win clients' preference, and act as a Principal in Charge / Project Manager through project execution. The candidate will nurture and grow client relationships and manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the water/wastewater market.
The candidate must have strong communication skills, engineering, design and construction experience, and a history of effective project delivery and client account management in the municipal water and wastewater engineering field. Candidate must have demonstrated experience of providing project and client leadership and direction to project teams. Candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication and technical writing skills.
This position can be based Worcester, Massachusetts or Portland, Maine.
Responsibilities:
- Lead major proposal efforts, develop client/project capture plans. Participate in project scoping activities and proposal presentations.
- Manage projects, present at technical conferences and engage in technical committees.
- Mentor staff and grow the team and work portfolio.
- Build strong relationships and interact regularly with key clients, teaming partners, industry groups and stakeholders linked to the market.
- Continuously interact with clients assuring satisfaction with Company services and work closely with project delivery personnel to ensure any service issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner.
- Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensure client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
- Provide input on business development priorities, budget and expenditures for the water team.
- Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions and achieve cost of sales, gross margin, backlog, and other related financial and business goals.
- Support the identification and mitigation of risks and commercial terms during the project lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: 10+ years of professional and project management experience in consulting engineering firm or related service.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Professional registration (PE).
- Proven business development and project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure with design consulting firms.
- Business acumen related to project management, portfolio financials and risk management.
- Understanding of sales pipeline metrics backlog growth.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $116,000.00 - $197,000.00
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Senior Level Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level water/wastewater engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex projects from design through construction, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience with treatment system design, regulatory compliance, and client management sets strong candidates apart. A professional engineering license is often expected, and the ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams makes a meaningful difference in competitive searches.
Which companies hire senior level water/wastewater engineers?
Companies hiring senior level water/wastewater engineers right now include Brown and Caldwell, HDR, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large environmental engineering consultancies, municipal utilities, and infrastructure-focused contractors that need experienced engineers to lead programs and client relationships.
Are there remote senior level water/wastewater engineer jobs?
Yes, though field and site responsibilities mean full remote roles are less common than in other disciplines. About 67% of senior level water/wastewater engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most typical at consulting firms where design and project management work can be done off-site between client visits and site inspections.
What makes a water/wastewater engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. At this stage, engineers lead full project lifecycles, make binding technical decisions, and are accountable for client deliverables and regulatory outcomes rather than executing tasks assigned by others. They typically provide technical oversight to less experienced engineers, contribute to business development, and are expected to resolve complex design or compliance challenges independently.
Which industries hire the most senior level water/wastewater engineers?
Senior Level water/wastewater engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage aging infrastructure, face tightening environmental regulations, and require engineers with the depth to oversee capital programs and lead permit negotiations with regulatory agencies.