Water Treatment Department / Program Manager (PE) | Hybrid | Leadership + Technical Impact

Also available in : Rochester, Syracuse, Albany (NY offices)

Work Style : Hybrid – In office as needed (not fully Remote)

Travel : Occasional (approx. 1x / month, 1–2 days)

We are an established engineering and infrastructure firm is seeking a Water Treatment Department / Program Manager to lead a growing team delivering high-impact water treatment and storage projects across New York and nearby regions. This role is ideal for a hands-on Water Treatment Subject Matter Expert who enjoys leading teams, shaping technical standards, and partnering with clients to solve complex challenges.

You will oversee the Water Treatment Engineering Resource Group and play a key role in project delivery, team development, and client growth while remaining closely connected to technical work.

What you’ll do

• Lead water treatment and storage projects from concept through design and construction
• Diagnose and implement treatment process improvements and plant optimization strategies
• Provide technical leadership across pretreatment, filtration, disinfection, residuals, energy systems, and storage
• Guide hydraulic modeling for treatment and storage systems
• Support asset evaluations and long-term capital planning
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to water clients and support business development efforts
• Manage team utilization, staffing plans, schedules, commitments, deadlines, and quality standards
• Coach and mentor engineers, providing training, performance development, and technical oversight
• Lead and support 8+ direct reports within a broader water / wastewater team of approximately 20

What you’ll bring

Work location requirements

This role requires candidates to be within commutable distance of Williamsville, Rochester, Syracuse, or Albany. Candidates within a 4–5 hour drive of Williamsville may also be considered (including Western NY and Western PA).

Benefits and culture

The firm offers a strong employee-focused culture and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, generous PTO and paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and meaningful career development opportunities.