Job Title: Director of Water & Wastewater Engineering
Job Description

We are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Civil Engineer to lead a market sector as the Director of Water & Wastewater Engineering. This role involves marketing to public sector clients in southeast Georgia and requires at least 10 years of experience in leading and managing the design of water/wastewater systems, treatment plants, pipelines and force mains, lift stations, pump stations, and water/wastewater master planning. Our firm specializes in providing professional consulting services for municipal and land development clients, with a commitment to excellence and client service.

ResponsibilitiesMarket to municipal clients and develop business opportunities.Lead and manage projects related to water and wastewater.Collaborate with staff including civil engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors to prepare master plans, construction documents, specifications, estimates, and reports.Work with permitting agencies, utility companies, and other stakeholders to gain project approvals.Oversee design to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and constructable projects.Manage multiple projects simultaneously.Team with the Marketing Manager to prepare fee proposals and Statements of Qualifications.Maintain frequent communication with clients and team members to provide updates and address concerns.Prepare and present project updates, technical reports, and other documentation to clients, stakeholders, and the public.Essential SkillsExperience with municipal, utility, public works, and private projects.Background in designing and managing wastewater designs and projects.Experience with transmissions, water tanks, proposals, estimating budgets, and fees.Client-facing experience and business development skills.Proficiency in project management, design, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.Additional Skills & QualificationsBS Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.Professional Engineer license in the State of Georgia or ability to obtain within 6 months.Professional Engineer license in the State of South Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months.Desire to be a leader in a consulting firm and take ownership of a market.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong public speaking skills, both internally and externally.Strong work ethic and self-motivation.Ability to work accurately and efficiently.High moral and ethical character.Desire to develop, train, and mentor engineering teams.Work Environment

In-office: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM. Work closely with a senior engineer with over 20 years of experience to build the wastewater department. Participate in meetings such as zoning meetings and city council sessions, and engage in client outreach. The role may require travel to business development and to bring on new clients. Benefits include a full-time salary position, half-day Fridays, performance bonus opportunity, health, dental, and vision insurance plans, company-paid long-term/short-term disability and life insurance, 401K retirement with employer matching contributions, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, company store allowance, vehicle allowance, and gas card.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Benefits:
- Full-time salary position with an expectation of a 40-hour work week
- Half Day Fridays
- Performance bonus opportunity
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan
- Company Paid Long term/Short term disability insurance and life insurance
- 401K Retirement with employer-matching contributions
- 9 Paid holidays
- Generous PTO (Weeks given depending on years of experience)
- Company store allowance
- Vehicle allowance
- Gas Card

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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