Design Manager – Industrial Water/Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell

Design Manager managing design project delivery for industrial water/wastewater clients in the private sector. Leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in design management and multidisciplinary engineering design, with a strong focus on quality assurance and control. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and effectively communicate with clients in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector.

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Licensed Professional EngineerDesign Management ExperienceMultidisciplinary Design UnderstandingWater and Wastewater Treatment DesignQuality Assurance and Control Management

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Hard Skills

Detailed Engineering DesignProcess Mechanical DesignMembrane FiltrationAerobic Biological SystemsAnaerobic Biological SystemsBiosolids HandlingChemical PrecipitationLiquid Storage SystemsPumping Systems

Soft Skills

DecisivenessExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEmotional IntelligenceInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Water DesignWastewater DesignInfrastructure DesignDesign Quality AssuranceDesign Quality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership within the team.
Lead the design process and ensure high-quality outputs.
Coordinate design teams to support project goals.
Assist the Project Manager (PM) in the development and implementation of design scope, schedule, and budget.
Manage design resources to ensure efficient utilization.
Coordinate the creation, submission, and revision of design deliverables to meet project demands.
Help oversee design quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) management.
Manage design deliverables in line with project requirements.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of professional or relevant experience
2 to 3 years of experience required in design management
Licensed Professional Engineer required
7+ years in detailed engineering design; with 3+ years of Design Management experience on multi-disciplinary design projects.
Hands-on understanding of multidisciplinary design.
Experience working on private sector water, wastewater or infrastructure design.
Experience in detail process mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment processes including, but not limited to membrane filtration, aerobic/anaerobic biological systems, biosolids handling, chemical precipitation, liquid storage and pumping systems.
Decisiveness (the ability to take input and make a decision in a timely manner).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills (comfort dealing directly with clients).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
employee assistance program
paid time off
parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance