Wastewater Technical Manager (Canton, MA)

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture.

We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility.

That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

What’s in it for you : Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Canton, MA office providing high quality wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the region and across the nation.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with an ability to lead multi-discipline project teams from the concept, final design, construction phases, start-up, and operations of facilities.

You will have staff to mentor and clients to support. Not only will you have engineers to support you, but our integrated operations and SCADA team will help you deliver a better product.

And you will be an active participant in our delivery system improvement programs and continuous learning opportunities.

Who are we looking for :

The selected candidate will provide engineering support on municipal wastewater projects, primarily related to pump station and collection systems design.

However experience with drinking water, storm water, and industrial wastewater applications is also valuable. This position will have an opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior staff.

The ideal candidate is a Technical Manager with strong experience in study, planning, and design of water and wastewater systems, including familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment and collection / distribution in water or wastewater systems.

Candidate will lead the technical delivery of multiple projects and must be familiar with local regulators and must also be able to support marketing and proposal efforts, as appropriate.

Location : Flexible Hybrid work schedule, 2 - 3 days in the Canton Office

Travel : Up to 20%

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran :

• Acts as the technical lead for all sizes of projects, including having interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
• Supports Project Manager with and / or directly manages the financial and technical delivery of project tasks including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Determines and executes technical approach for specific tasks.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and / or external clients / professional societies and participates in committees and other external leadership opportunities through professional associations and other applicable organizations.
• Supports pursuit of new projects in concert with the Client Manager, including development of approach and scope and provides input on budget.
• Provides input on development of Woodard & Curran design or technical guidelines and standards.

What You Will Need To Succeed :

• The successful candidate should have technical and project management expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering and have in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal wastewater systems including collection system infrastructure, pumping system hydraulics, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Well versed in state and local regulations regarding wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and SRF programs.
• Up to date on the latest advances in technology, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes.
• Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• 8-20 years of engineering experience.
• B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, M.S. Degree preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts or the ability to receive reciprocity.

$135,000 - $155,000 a year

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided above; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working.

Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings :

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions : Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work :

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury.

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing :

Personal and Family health : Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario : EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program : credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education : Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here .

To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here .

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.

Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.