Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Planning

MyHR Partner, Inc • Allentown, PA

13d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role blends long-term system planning with hands-on project development to support regional infrastructure growth and resiliency. As a Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Planning) at Lehigh County Authority (LCA), you’ll play a central role in shaping how a growing region delivers safe, reliable water and wastewater services – today and into the future. This is a strategic, high-impact role where planning meets execution. You’ll influence major infrastructure investment decisions while collaborating with municipalities, regulators, and internal teams to ensure the region’s systems can meet evolving demand. If you’re energized by complex systems, meaningful public impact, and the opportunity to think beyond the immediate project, this is a role where your work truly matters.

Requirements

• Around 5+ years of experience in water or wastewater engineering within a utility, municipality, or consulting environment
• Hands-on experience with system planning, hydraulic modeling, or infrastructure design – and the ability to interpret complex operational data
• A strong foundation in water and wastewater systems, including collection, treatment, transmission, or supply management
• Working knowledge of environmental and utility regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, or NPDES programs
• Experience managing or collaborating with engineering consultants and cross-functional teams on technical studies or capital projects
• The ability to clearly communicate technical and financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A degree in engineering is preferred

Nice To Haves

• A PE license is a plus, but not required
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable working independently while influencing decisions across a broad group of stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of long-range water and wastewater capacity planning strategies, ensuring systems meet future regional demand and regulatory requirements
• Direct and execute infiltration and inflow (I&I) reduction initiatives to improve system performance and reduce excess treatment costs
• Produce and manage technical planning studies, including hydraulic modeling, watershed planning, and water supply optimization
• Serve as a technical expert on system planning, evaluating treatment, distribution, and collection asset capacity and identifying capital investment needs
• Analyze system data such as sewer metering and billing trends to uncover anomalies and inform operational and financial decisions
• Collaborate with municipal leaders, regulators, and large customers to address compliance requirements and advance regional service strategies
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth transition of projects from planning through design and construction, enabling effective project delivery

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/yr. depending on experience and role alignment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off: ample vacation days, excused absences, personal days, and holidays
• Comprehensive Insurance: company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage
• Retirement Plans: eligibility for two retirement plans – the Pennsylvania Municipal Defined Benefit Retirement Plan and a 457 plan through Empower

What This Job Offers

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