Industrial Water Technical Manager

About the role

The is entrusted with owning the full project lifecycle for complex industrial water engagements, ensuring technical decisions align with stringent regulatory frameworks and demanding client specifications. This role requires the individual to translate ambiguous client challenges into structured, actionable technical strategies that drive projects from initial discovery through successful implementation. The hire will shape the system architecture during build phases, making critical engineering judgments that safeguard environmental safety and operational integrity. They will foster an inclusive, collaborative team dynamic that empowers junior staff and elevates the overall quality of service delivery. A central responsibility involves mentoring cross-functional professionals to enhance their problem-solving capabilities and technical confidence. The position demands a self-motivated leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who champions innovation while maintaining rigorous adherence to safety standards. This manager will act as a key client partner, translating demanding briefs into clear pathways that satisfy regulators and stakeholders. Ultimately, the role is focused on growing the Industrial Water Practice across the United States by delivering high-quality engineering and design services that create lasting value.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead complex industrial water projects from initial discovery through final implementation, ensuring strict adherence to client constraints and regulatory requirements.
• Shape system architecture during build phases by making critical technical decisions that guide the project toward successful outcomes.
• Guide cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards of environmental safety and consistently meet client expectations for industrial water quality.
• Champion rigorous review cycles to guarantee documentation accuracy, technical soundness, and full regulatory compliance for every project deliverable.
• Drive intake sessions that clarify project scope for industrial water initiatives, uncovering underlying needs and defining actionable pathways forward.
• Guard data integrity across monitoring platforms while optimizing operational workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Forge partner strategies that integrate valuable field insights into future product evolution, ensuring solutions remain practical and forward-thinking.
• Provide direct mentorship to junior engineers, elevating their problem-solving capabilities and technical expertise within the water team.
• Balance competing demands during handovers to maintain continuity and satisfaction for industrial clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Steer client communications to ensure transparency, build trust, and align all stakeholders on technical decisions and project status.
• Leverage expertise with relevant design standards and modeling tools for water systems to develop robust and compliant engineering solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation within the practice by encouraging creative thinking and the adoption of new technologies in industrial water treatment.

Requirements

• Hold a current Professional Engineer license applicable to water infrastructure projects, demonstrating legal authority to practice.
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of experience managing industrial water treatment engagements, showing a proven track record of success.
• Prove expertise with relevant design standards and modeling tools for water systems, ensuring technical designs are accurate and reliable.
• Show a strong commitment to safe practices within industrial settings, prioritizing the health and welfare of team members and clients.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills necessary to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex technical discussions.
• Commit to occasional travel within the continental United States when necessary to support client needs and project requirements.
• Maintain a deep understanding of environmental regulations and compliance issues affecting industrial water systems and wastewater operations.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities that inspire confidence and foster collaboration among cross-functional team members.

Nice to have

Candidates familiar with Woodard & Curran methodologies and our approach to project delivery will be preferred.

Practical notes

This is a full-time, remote/Virtual position with travel up to 25% within the continental US. The role is positioned within the range of $120,000 to $145,000 USD per year.