Drinking Water Technical Manager | Ownership Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What's in It for You?

Lead the future of drinking water infrastructure while building your ownership legacy.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a highly accomplished Drinking Water Technical Manager to join our growing Water Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years of drinking water infrastructure design experience who is looking to leverage their technical expertise, influence major infrastructure investments, and help shape the future of our drinking water practice.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical leader and advisor to municipal clients, overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of critical drinking water projects throughout the Northeast. Projects may include water treatment facilities, transmission and distribution systems, storage infrastructure, resiliency planning, regulatory compliance initiatives, and capital improvement programs.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized team of water professionals while helping communities solve some of their most complex water challenges.

To support the successful addition of top talent, we are offering a competitive sign-on bonus and ownership opportunities for qualified candidates seeking a long-term leadership role within our employee-owned firm.

At Woodard & Curran, ownership is more than a benefit. It is an opportunity to directly contribute to and share in the success of the company while helping guide the future of our drinking water practice.

Why Woodard & Curran?

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Competitive sign-on bonus
• Flexible remote work environment
• Opportunity to lead high-profile drinking water projects
• Influence the growth and direction of a thriving regional practice
• Collaborate with industry-leading drinking water experts
• Strong culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and employee development
• Clear path for continued leadership growth and increased responsibility

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a technically respected and client-focused Professional Engineer who is passionate about solving complex drinking water challenges and mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in:

• Drinking water treatment planning and design
• Water transmission and distribution systems
• Pump stations and storage facilities
• Master planning and asset management
• Water quality and regulatory compliance
• Technical leadership and quality management
• Client relationship management
• Business development and proposal support

As a Technical Manager, you will collaborate with project managers, engineers, scientists, and design professionals to deliver innovative drinking water solutions throughout the region. You will serve as a senior technical resource, mentor emerging staff, and help drive strategic growth initiatives within the drinking water practice.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys being the technical expert, building strong client relationships, mentoring staff, and helping grow a successful and sustainable water practice.

Location: Remote - Northeastern United States

We recognize that top drinking water talent can make an impact from anywhere. This position is open to remote candidates located throughout the Northeastern United States who can effectively support clients and projects across New England and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Candidates located near one of our regional offices will have opportunities for in-person collaboration and engagement with local teams. Office locations include:

Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Travel

Up to 20% travel

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility and willingness to travel to client sites, project meetings, regional offices, and industry events throughout Northeastern US region. This travel supports client relationship development, project delivery, business growth, and collaboration with our local teams.

Join a Firm Where Your Expertise Matters

If you are a licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years of drinking water infrastructure experience and are looking for a career-defining opportunity that combines technical leadership, ownership potential, practice growth, and meaningful client impact, we invite you to explore a future with Woodard & Curran.

To name a few, projects may include:

Drinking water distribution capacity analysis and design

Drinking water treatment system upgrades

PFAS treatment systems

Lead and Copper Rule project initiatives

Pumping station designs and rehabilitation

Collection system assessments, design, and rehabilitation 

Municipal water systems, including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and water treatment processes

Biosolids and renewable energy development

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

Acting as the technical leader for all sizes of projects 

Working alongside Project Manager(s) to lead the technical delivery of project tasks. 

Determining the overall technical approach for projects. 

Preparing and delivering presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations

Providing input on the continued development of Woodard & Curran’s design guidelines and standards. 

Assisting in the development of project schedules and budgets 

Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the project management and technical team(s) updated as project work progresses. 

Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner. 

Mentoring and directing junior and mid-level staff on technical assignments and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.  

Connecting and working with external suppliers and subcontractors support project delivery. 

Interacting with clients and professionally representing the firm. 

Visiting client sites for meetings, proposal development, and/or observing construction project status. 

Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the Contract Documents. 

Interfacing with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting officials 

Assisting the Client Management team with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities. 

Participating in professional organizations. 

What you will need to succeed:

10 - 20years of engineering experience. 

A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred. 

The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water systems, including water supply and treatment processes and distribution systems infrastructure. 

Well-versed in state and federal regulations regarding water treatment and distribution systems. 

Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs. 

Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes. 

Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills. 

Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (or ability to apply for reciprocity).

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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