
Project Engineer Manager - Water/Wastewater
Black & Veatch·Full Time·Posted August 28, 2026
- Location
- Rancho Cordova, CA + 1 more
- Pay
- $126k – $250k
Lead multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects for an employee-owned engineering firm in Rancho Cordova.
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Project engineers in California
$96k–$109k
Middle half of 23 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is above the middle half.
Job Summary
Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering execution for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Rancho Cordova, California. This employee-owner role supports traditional and alternative delivery methods in a hybrid work environment.
Project Details
Projects include advanced treatment facilities, water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades and expansions, underground conveyance, and carbon-neutral infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary engineers and technicians through complex project deliverables.
- Manage engineering budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and coordination across disciplines.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical deliverables, and equipment or material recommendations.
- Coordinate client communication, address project concerns, and support change management and business development.
- Review engineering work, mentor staff, and provide performance management for assigned personnel.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
- At least five years of related professional experience.
- Engineering consulting experience and experience delivering multidisciplinary water and wastewater treatment projects are preferred.
- Professional Engineer licensure is preferred, with professional registration or active pursuit of registration generally expected.
Compensation and Benefits
The California annual compensation range is $126,423-$249,522. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and wellness programs, paid time off, holidays, sick time, company-matched 401(k), tuition and adoption reimbursement, and potential performance-based bonuses. The company is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, and relocation assistance is available.
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What similar roles post
Project engineers in California
$96k–$109k
Middle half of 23 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is above the middle half.
Project Engineer Manager - Water/Wastewater