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Water Treatment Manager

Hires Group
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater (838)


Lead regional water and wastewater projects and guide a growing team within a firm known for long‑term partnerships and technical excellence. Oversee treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, and regional planning initiatives.


The job:

  • Lead the regional water and wastewater team, overseeing complex infrastructure projects from initial planning through final delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients while serving as a trusted seller/doer who moves critical community projects forward.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and project managers.
  • Direct project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful outcomes.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater work, including treatment facility design, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, lift stations, asset management, and regional planning.


Benefits

  • Salary : $180,000 - $210,000
  • Medical, vision, dental, disability, and fully paid family life insurance, plus virtual care and health savings options
  • Retirement Security: 401(k) with employer match, and profit‑sharing
  • Flexible Work: Two remote days per week as standard, plus flexible scheduling
  • Ownership & Rewards: Employee‑owned structure with access to exclusive stock opportunities based on performance and tenure
  • Career Development: Transparent progression pathways with clear targets for advancement and continuous professional development
  • Family Perks: Parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance


What they need?

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 12 years of experience.


The company:

A respected civil engineering and consulting firm with over 40 years of proven delivery across infrastructure, environmental, water resources, and land development projects. Known for its client‑first culture, technical excellence, and consistent project performance. Recognised regionally for its stability, community impact, and commitment to employee development within a collaborative, people‑focused environment.


Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.


Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group

Salary : $180,000 - $210,000

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