Project Engineer/Manager - Water and Wastewater

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services•Chicago, OH

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager - Water and Wastewater to support its growing national water practice. This individual will support water strategy initiatives nationwide, including due diligence evaluations, water supply strategy development, source water assessments, discharge strategy development, water reuse planning, and water strategy permitting and compliance for mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, and industrial clients across the United States. The role supports projects throughout the lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence through permitting, construction, startup, and ongoing operations. It includes technical and regulatory work involving water sourcing, wastewater discharge, treatment systems, water reuse, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, regulatory response, and emerging contaminant treatment. The position also supports proposal development, project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and client and stakeholder relationships. Langan offers full-time employment and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The stated pay range is $96,750–$140,000 USD. Compensation may vary based on experience, location, market conditions, education, credentials, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
At least 6 years of experience in the environmental field, including a minimum of 2 years working as a project manager in a consulting environment.
Professional certification or on track to obtain one, such as PE or CHMM.
Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment technologies and federal and state environmental regulations and obligations related to water use and discharge.
Ability to effectively manage multiple clients, projects, and staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Support water due diligence for data center developments, including source water availability assessments, utility coordination, capacity evaluations, and regulatory constraints analyses.
Develop and implement water sourcing strategies using municipal supplies, groundwater, surface water, reclaimed water, and alternative water resources across diverse regulatory environments.
Evaluate and advance wastewater discharge strategies, including NPDES permitting, indirect discharge programs, land application, water reuse, collect and haul, and emerging management approaches.
Coordinate with engineering teams on water and wastewater infrastructure planning, treatment system integration, conveyance requirements, and utility interface design.
Provide technical and regulatory guidance on water treatment, wastewater treatment, cooling water systems, industrial wastewater management, and water reuse applications.
Collaborate with utilities, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and client stakeholders to address water supply, wastewater, and permitting challenges.
Support water strategy development throughout the project lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence through permitting, construction, startup, and ongoing operations.
Provide regulatory oversight for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance programs for utilities and industrial clients.
Support national responses to Notices of Violation (NOVs), corrective actions, enforcement negotiations, and regulatory inspections at local, state, and federal levels.
Support treatability studies, system upgrades, startup, retrofits, and optimization of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
Provide innovative engineering solutions for projects involving emerging contaminant treatment and control.
Support proposal development, including scope preparation, fee development, teaming strategies, and project execution planning.
Manage project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, change management, and overall financial performance.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple Langan offices to deliver integrated water, environmental, and infrastructure solutions.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, contractors, attorneys, and other project stakeholders.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary, multi-office teams supporting projects nationwide.