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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
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Dewberry . Dewberry’s Richmond, VA office is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead our MEPS Infrastructure teams in designing electrical, mechanical, and structural systems for water and wastewater projects. In this role, you will lead engineering teams and engage with external clients and owners to ensure solutions meet needs and exceed expectations. A track record in specifying, designing, and implementing electrical power systems and a passion for advancing water and wastewater infrastructure is preferred.
Responsibilities and qualifications include opportunities to deepen your technical expertise in electrical distribution, motor controls, SCADA, and power system studies, and to contribute to renewable energy integration to support decarbonization and electrification goals. Dewberry serves communities across North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and Florida.
Responsibilities
Manage electrical, mechanical, and structural design teams on a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility and private clients.
Manage planning, design, and construction phase projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan and assign appropriate personnel.
Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to MEPS Infrastructure project team and Client (both internal and external).
Prepare design proposals, support project pursuits, and engage in client management and business development activities.
Employ earned value and quality management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedule, and budget. Oversee deliverable submission and ensure coordination through all disciplines and consultants involved.
Contribute to the continued growth of MEPS Infrastructure through attending conferences, supporting articles and professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
7+ years of progressive design and project management experience, minimum 4+ years in the water/wastewater market.
Accomplished Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina, Virginia, or ability to obtain them through reciprocity within 90 days of start date.
Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other disciplines as needed.
Experience interfacing with clients.
Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Well organized, with good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and process control systems with general knowledge of applicable codes, national standards, water/wastewater equipment and plant operation, space requirements, and cost.
Equal Opportunity and Background Checks
Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
Background checks may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report, conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Consulting, and Engineering
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
role at
Dewberry . Dewberry’s Richmond, VA office is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead our MEPS Infrastructure teams in designing electrical, mechanical, and structural systems for water and wastewater projects. In this role, you will lead engineering teams and engage with external clients and owners to ensure solutions meet needs and exceed expectations. A track record in specifying, designing, and implementing electrical power systems and a passion for advancing water and wastewater infrastructure is preferred.
Responsibilities and qualifications include opportunities to deepen your technical expertise in electrical distribution, motor controls, SCADA, and power system studies, and to contribute to renewable energy integration to support decarbonization and electrification goals. Dewberry serves communities across North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, and Florida.
Responsibilities
Manage electrical, mechanical, and structural design teams on a variety of water/wastewater infrastructure projects for public utility and private clients.
Manage planning, design, and construction phase projects while interfacing and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permitting specialists.
Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan and assign appropriate personnel.
Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to MEPS Infrastructure project team and Client (both internal and external).
Prepare design proposals, support project pursuits, and engage in client management and business development activities.
Employ earned value and quality management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedule, and budget. Oversee deliverable submission and ensure coordination through all disciplines and consultants involved.
Contribute to the continued growth of MEPS Infrastructure through attending conferences, supporting articles and professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
7+ years of progressive design and project management experience, minimum 4+ years in the water/wastewater market.
Accomplished Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina, Virginia, or ability to obtain them through reciprocity within 90 days of start date.
Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other disciplines as needed.
Experience interfacing with clients.
Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Well organized, with good understanding of electrical, mechanical, and process control systems with general knowledge of applicable codes, national standards, water/wastewater equipment and plant operation, space requirements, and cost.
Equal Opportunity and Background Checks
Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
Background checks may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report, conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Consulting, and Engineering
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