Water/Wastewater Department Manager

Michael Baker International

Department Manager leading a team focused on Water/Wastewater projects. Overseeing project execution and business development while fostering client relationships.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $185,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with department members to provide career path by understanding their strengths
Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members
Maintain responsibility for development and oversight of project budgets, schedules, and management of staff workload
Participate as an engaged member of the Santa Ana Office Leadership Team
Lead a project team while maintaining responsibility for planning, design development, calculations, presentations and overall project development for water resources projects
Cultivate and maintain client and partner relationships
Support Project Managers and other departments with capture planning and proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related discipline
Professional Engineer registration in California (P.E.)
15+ years in engineering and/or project management with 3+ years supervising engineering personnel in Water/Wastewater
Experience with team leadership, business development, and project execution for a variety of public works projects
Motivated self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects while leading the Water/Wastewater Team
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
A proven track record of responsibility and experience interfacing with clients is preferred
Participation and/or leadership role in industry organizations is desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Hybrid schedule including both in-office collaboration and remote work
In-house training and development programs
Leadership Launch and Excellence in Leadership programs
Monthly office lunches and outdoor meetups

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementwater resources engineeringdesign developmentcalculationstechnical writingbudget managementschedulingproposal developmentbusiness developmentpublic works projects

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam leadershipclient relationship managementmotivated self-starterversatilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsresponsibilitycollaborationengagement

Certifications

B.S. Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer registration in California (P.E.)