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Assistant Project Manager

STV
STV Salary
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
STV’s is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Water Practice Group. You’ll contribute immediately to water and wastewater project development and execution as part of rapidly a growing practice aera within STV. Projects involve a wide range of types, sizes, clients. The office location will be with key water staff members and can be in New York City, White Plains, NY, Lawrenceville, NJ, or Philadelphia, PA.

Summary: Independently performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives, covering engineering studies, design, and engineering services during construction services. Candidate will work closely with various project managers assisting in project work planning, meetings and communications, and status monitoring.

General Responsibilities

  • Working with team members will be responsible for designing pumping and conveyance facilities, and treatment plant improvements with limited supervisory assistance.
  • Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to drafting personnel.
  • Support project manager in establishing workflows, communication with design disciplines, and monitoring project schedule and budgets.
  • Responsible for or willingness to learn project management, client interface and business development of future projects.
  • Communicate with facility operations personnel to understand the goals and objectives of their needs during studies and design.
  • Determines additional information that is needed to advance studies and designs and coordinate obtaining this information.
  • Prepare draft memos and engineering reports, and address review comments from team members and client.
  • Recognizes discrepancies in results and communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Exercises judgment in developing and analyzing engineering alternatives and provide well justified recommendations.
  • Must be able to manage multiple work assignments and should be able to prioritize work with supervisory assistance.


Required Education/Licenses

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • Certified Engineer in Training is required.
  • Master’s degree a plus.


Required Experience

  • 5 years or more of experience in detailed planning and design of water and wastewater facilities including pump stations, water treatment facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Background in hydraulics and pumping systems design.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships.
  • Familiar working with and providing input to designers using AutoCAD for 2-D and 3-D detailed design of water or wastewater facilities a plus.
  • Familiarity with NYC or Philadelphia Metro area clients a plus.


Compensation Range

$106,533.25 - $121,752.28

STV offers the following benefits

  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
  • Paid Holidays (9 days)
  • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
  • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Salary : $106,533 - $121,752

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