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Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025
JACKSON (MS) METRO

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right position for you.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking responses from qualified applicants for the position of Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to join our growing engineering firm. This position will be based in one of our four Jackson (MS) Metro Offices.

The successful candidate will have 8-plus years of experience in water/wastewater, municipal, or site civil projects. You will be a part of an Engineering Team and will assist other teams as project and client demands dictate. We need someone who enjoys interacting with public officials and truly making a difference in the communities in which we live and work.

Neel-Schaffer ranks No. 180 in the Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 list of design engineering firms. As an employee-owned company, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi or the ability to obtain within 6 to 12 months, preferred.
  • 8-plus years of experience with technical work and project management in the field of Water/Wastewater, Municipal or Site Civil.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
  • The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
  • The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with teaming partners, colleagues, and clients.
  • Experience with hydraulic computer models such as EPANET, Bentley WaterCAD or Autodesk InfoWater, preferred.
  • Experience with hydraulic design and computer modeling software preferred.
  • AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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