Water and Wastewater Project Manager, PE

Location: Reno, Nevada, serving Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County

Department: Engineering

Lead water and wastewater projects for municipal and utility clients across Northern Nevada as a Water and Wastewater Project Manager, PE, in our Reno office.

You will help steer the growth of our water practice, backed by civil, structural, survey and construction teams under one roof.

Compensation: This position offers a highly competitive pay range.

Why This Role at Lumos

• Influence the technical direction of our water and wastewater practice and help steer its growth.

• Lead complex utility, pipeline, and water resources projects for public clients.

• Work both the Nevada and California markets from a single office with dual licensure.

• Enjoy no Nevada state income tax in a fast growing Reno region.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to play a key role in growing and shaping our water and wastewater practice across Northern Nevada and California from our Reno office. This role requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Nevada; licensure in California is highly desirable.

The Water and Wastewater Project Manager will lead and support a variety of projects for municipal and utility clients throughout our service area. Typical projects include water distribution systems and pipelines, sanitary sewer collection systems, booster pump stations, lift stations, storage facilities, master planning efforts, hydraulic modeling, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.

As a leader within the organization, you will also contribute to business development by cultivating relationships with utility and water resources clients and identifying opportunities aligned with Lumos & Associates’ strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen, including:

• Strong technical background in water and wastewater design and construction management, with a demonstrated ability to serve in a responsible charge capacity for water and wastewater projects.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in public forums and communicate effectively with clients, team members, and colleagues.

• A high level of creativity, organizational skill, and attention to detail, along with a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks and projects concurrently.

• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.

• Vision to help grow and direct the water/wastewater technical focus group in close coordination with the Lumos Group Manager, consistent with our strategic plan and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, oversee, and direct the project design team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegation of responsibility to staff.

• Provide technical review and QA/QC of projects.

• Serve as the primary contact with clients.

• Provide leadership in the development of new business and the promotion of repeat and referral business.

• Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• 8+ years of related water/wastewater engineering design and related management experience.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Nevada required; California P.E. license preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

• Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public and client presentations.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

About Lumos & Associates

Lumos & Associates brings civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying and mapping, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and construction management under one roof, with offices in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, South Lake Tahoe, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Boise. We invest heavily in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride.

Benefits Offered to Eligible Full Time Employees

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous company matched 401(k) with a Roth provision

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Company paid life insurance and short and long term disability

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• A community driven culture that values balance and professional growth