Woodard & Curran

Water and environmental

WastewaterSeniorTechnicalManager

$160–190k San Diego, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Wastewater Senior Technical Manager at Woodard & Curran. Skills: Wastewater treatment, Project leadership, Client management. Provide technical leadership on wastewater projects. Lead and grow the West Region Wastewater Team”

Industry & Context.

Water and environmental
Problems you'll solve

Solving complex challenges; Solving complex treatment challenges

Eligibility Requirements

20% travel, On-site presence as-needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

20+ years of experience, 5+ wastewater treatment facility designs, B. S. Degree in Engineering, Registered Professional Engineer California

Nice to Have

M. S. Degree preferred, ability to apply for reciprocity within 6 months of hire

What You'll Do.

Provide technical leadership on wastewater projects

Lead and grow the West Region Wastewater Team

Lead multi-discipline project teams

Identify emerging opportunities

Contribute to firm’s long-term technical leadership strategy

Build and strengthen client relationships

Contribute to business development efforts

Support strategic pursuits

Review and oversee technical deliverables

Manage financial and technical project delivery

Serve as technical resource for complex processes

Provide process expertise

Prepare and deliver presentations

Participate in committees

Participate in external leadership opportunities

Partner with project managers

Partner with client managers

Provide input on design guidelines

Provide input on technical standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-discipline project teams; Multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Writing skills

Process & Methodology

Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management

Full Job Description

## Description Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.  What’s in it for you: Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join one of our Southern California offices providing high quality wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the West region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with an ability to lead and grow the South Region Wastewater Team and multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, and construction phases; start-up, and operations of facilities. This is an opportunity for an experienced wastewater professional to make a meaningful regional impact – driving technical excellence, mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists, and partnering closely with communities to solve complex challenges.   Location: Southern California (Office Locations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine) This role is hybrid. Candidates are expected to be in the office at least one day per week, with additional on‑site presence on an as‑needed basis. Travel: 20% Who are we looking for: The selected candidate will primarily lead and support the engineering on municipal wastewater projects, however experience with drinking water, storm water, and industrial water applications is valuable. This position will have an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate is a Senior Techni

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