Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
As a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Engineer, you won’t just design systems—you’ll help deliver essential infrastructure that communities rely on every day. From treatment plants to distribution and collection systems, your work will directly support public health, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your leadership is trusted, and your impact is tangible.
Location: This role may be performed remotely or from one of our office locations. We are open to candidates across the Midwest Region
Why This Role Stands Out
Lead with impact – Own high-visibility infrastructure projects from concept through construction
Grow your influence – Mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and expand your leadership footprint
Work that matters – Deliver solutions that directly improve communities and environmental outcomes
Collaborative culture – Work alongside multidisciplinary teams who genuinely enjoy solving challenges together
What You’ll Do
Take the lead on planning and designing water, wastewater, treatment, distribution, and collection system projects
Drive project success by managing scope, schedule, and budgets
Prepare and oversee development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering and technical staff
Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
Partner with CAD teams to bring designs to life
Interface with regulatory agencies and navigate permitting requirements
Support business development efforts, including proposals and client pursuits
Build lasting relationships with municipal and private sector clients
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
6+ years of experience in water/wastewater design and project leadership
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio
Experience working with municipal and/or private clients
Knowledge of funding programs and project financing (state/federal)
Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work
Deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges
Salary Range:
The starting salary for this position is $130,000, with final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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