Wastewater Project Manager - Lehi, Utah

Lead Meaningful Wastewater Project That Impact Communities

Wastewater engineering is more than treatment processes. It’s about protecting public health, strengthening communities, and building resilient infrastructure for the future. We’re looking for a Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of wastewater projects in the Lehi, Utah region. This is a high-impact role where you’ll combine technical leadership, client development, and project delivery to drive both project success and regional growth.

If you enjoy leading teams, building client relationships, and solving complex treatment challenges, this is your opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership and engineering solutions by developing and implementing business development strategies to drive local growth that is in partnership and alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide professional services for water/wastewater engineering projects to include planning, study, design, and construction administration on projects related to water/wastewater treatment
• Manage performance of assigned project team members including Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, and Technicians
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop relationships with prospective/new clients
• Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work
• Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings

What Success Looks Like

• Strong client relationships that lead to repeat work and new opportunities
• Projects delivered on time, on budget, and with technical excellence
• A growing presence in the Lehi/Utah water & wastewater market
• A collaborative, high-performing team aligned around project success

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience in wastewater or water treatment design and project delivery 
• Proven ability to manage projects, clients and teams simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to clients
• Experience or interest in business development and client growth
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• 15+ years water or wastewater consulting experience in Utah
• Prior project management experience
• Proven client relationships and an interest in business development
• Knowledge of Utah design standards and permitting
• Knowledge of Utah funding programs

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain 
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time 
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist 
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight 
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear 
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload 
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town 

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service.  Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere. 

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer