Engineering Design Manager

MWH • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

MWH is currently seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Engineering Design Manager to lead, manage, and coordinate the design efforts of complex water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with municipal and/or industrial water/wastewater treatment facilities, and a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing quality, guiding permitting and regulatory compliance, and serving as a technical leader throughout design and preconstruction. This position plays a key role in driving successful project delivery by integrating design development with constructability, budget adherence, schedule performance, and stakeholder collaboration. The Engineering Design Manager will serve as the primary design liaison between the owner, regulatory agencies, internal design teams, and third-party consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of progressive design experience, including 5 years in design leadership or management role on large, multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years of experience on water or wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Proficiency in design software and tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM/VDC platforms).
• Knowledge of relevant codes, permitting, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Track record of successful client relationship management and business development.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for project or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design efforts for complex, multi-discipline projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, quality, and contractual commitments.
• Direct all phases of design (conceptual, preliminary, final), driving coordination across various disciplines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all design-related issues, both internally and externally, with final technical accountability for overall project design and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and senior engineers, while managing multiple concurrent projects as needed.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the design process; lead internal and external design coordination meetings, P&ID reviews, and 3D model reviews.
• Ensure design compliance with the projects basis of design and company quality standards through regular interdisciplinary reviews and design verification activities.
• Support project managers in proposal development, resource planning, scheduling, benchmarking, cost estimating, and design change management.
• Oversee implementation and updates, ensuring adherence to company procedures and change management protocols.
• Evaluate staffing needs, assign resources effectively, and maintain accurate forecasting.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and external stakeholders; negotiate critical design issues and contract terms with clients and partner organizations.
• Engage in professional development activities such as publishing technical papers, serving on committees, and participating in industry organizations.
• Identify and support recruitment of new staff, participating in interviews and candidate selection.
• Provide construction-phase support, including site visits and constructability input during design.
• Foster strong client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to securing repeat and new project opportunities.
• Ensure availability of VDC tools, oversee record documentation, and support delivery of closeout materials (O&M manuals, as-builts, etc.).
• Travel as required for client meetings, site visits, and coordination efforts.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level