Wastewater Project Manager

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Professional Services • Consulting • Design
The Role
Lead wastewater treatment and collection system design projects for municipal clients. Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary engineering teams, reviewing technical deliverables, supporting hydraulic modeling and process evaluations, guiding rehabilitation design, mentoring staff, and collaborating across regional Water Environment teams. The role requires a Professional Engineer license, extensive wastewater or municipal infrastructure experience, and travel to project sites, conferences, training, and other offices.
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Wastewater Project Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Lead Wastewater Projects That Make a Real Impact

GBA is seeking a Wastewater Project Manager who enjoys leading engineering teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering infrastructure projects that matter.

Our Water Environment teams work with municipal clients across Texas to improve wastewater treatment systems, modernize infrastructure, and support long-term environmental stewardship.

If you enjoy both technical problem solving and project leadership, this role provides the opportunity to do both.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead engineering design for wastewater treatment plants and collection systems
  • Guide multidisciplinary project teams through complex infrastructure projects
  • Provide technical review and direction on engineering deliverables
  • Support hydraulic modeling, process evaluation, and rehabilitation design
  • Mentor project engineers and developing staff
  • Collaborate with Water Environment teams across multiple regions

What You'll Bring:

You are an experienced wastewater engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and helping teams deliver successful projects.

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.
  • Have experience in municipal infrastructure with wastewater treatment as a plus.
  • Enjoy guiding engineering teams and mentoring staff.
  • Build trusted relationships with municipal client.
  • Take pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Travel:

  • Ability to travel as needed (15%-30%) based on job level and expertise for project site & field visits, conferences, training, and professional outings.
  • Occasional day trips or overnight travel may be required, including other GBA offices.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record under the company’s insurance carrier requirements to operate or rent vehicles for business purposes.

Why This Role Matters

You will lead municipal infrastructure projects, collaborate with experienced technical teams, mentor developing engineers, and help deliver wastewater solutions that support the communities we serve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GBA, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
  • Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
  • Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

Join Our Team

If you’re a driven wastewater professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field
  • 12 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with municipal infrastructure and wastewater treatment projects
  • Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, or Texas
  • Ability to travel 15% to 30% for project site visits, conferences, training, and professional outings
  • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
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The Company
350 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

GBA is an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) services firm that delivers integrated solutions for complex, highly specialized projects across the United States. It traces its origins to George Butler’s 1969 consulting engineering practice and provides architectural and engineering design, construction services, and related technical expertise for clients nationwide. GBA serves federal, industrial, life sciences, mission-critical, municipal, site-development, transportation, and water-environment markets.

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