Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking qualified applicants for a full‑time Senior Water Wastewater Project Manager position in our Boise, . This position requires an experienced project manager with a history of successfully winning and delivering projects.

Salary range for this position is $ - $. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Work on exciting, challenging, and innovative river, stormwater, and other water resource projects.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about water, community, and recreation.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in a mid‑sized, multi‑discipline, employee‑owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers.
• A culture that values technical excellence, creativity, and work‑life balance.
• Our growth in Idaho involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You'll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

• Demonstrate experience, in‑depth knowledge, and understanding of water treatment and conveyance, wastewater treatment and conveyance, and associated infrastructure.
• Design experience, familiarity with applying State and Federal regulations, and some experience with construction observation is preferred.
• Long‑term successful record of business development, project management, managing schedules and budgets for medium to large, complex civil engineering design efforts, and effective collaboration in multi‑discipline teams.
• Client development, preparing successful proposals in collaboration with marketing and business development teams. Idaho experience is preferred but not required.
• Manage design teams design engineers, CAD technicians, and sub‑consultants.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, government agencies, and community representatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the team.
• Perform independent design tasks, peer reviews, prepare construction documents (design drawings, technical specifications), develop construction cost estimates, organize project deliverables, and manage a project design and permitting team.
• Work effectively with team members in different offices or geographies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited school.
• 20+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with 15+ years in project management.
• Idaho Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Travel required.

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred but not required if project experience is demonstrated.
• Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure credential (ENV SP) preferred but not required.

• Employee‑owned: all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust employee referral program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional training and development.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Peer mentor program.
• And much more!

• Apply online only. No e‑mail, hard copy, or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.