Engineering Manager

McDonough, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

Are you an experienced water or wastewater engineer ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Join a stable, mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports essential public utilities, your travel is minimal, and your long-term future is supported through a strong pension plan.

The Engineering Manager oversees daily engineering department operations, including development review, system design evaluation, and staff supervision. This role coordinates engineering activities, resolves complex technical challenges, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational requirements. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously.

Plan, organize, and direct engineering department activities and staff

Develop and monitor work plans aligned with departmental goals and performance standards

Hire, train, coach, and evaluate engineering personnel

Assign projects, review work, and resolve staff and technical issues

Oversee technical review of water distribution and wastewater collection system designs

Evaluate development submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability

Analyze and resolve design, hydraulic, pressure, water quality, and system performance issues

Review studies, reports, and plans prepared internally and by external consultants

Identify rehabilitation and replacement projects through system data analysis

Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure project

Track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics

Maintain engineering databases and records integrated with GIS systems

Participate in field investigations related to pressure, flow, and system performance

Conduct fire flow testing and hydraulic analysis

Evaluate system capacity for new developments and system extensions

Represent the organization in meetings with developers, contractors, engineers, and agencies

Communicate policies, design standards, and requirements

Coordinate project approvals and permitting communications

Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and organizational requirements

Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and safety procedures

Conduct drills and training to ensure readiness and risk mitigation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering

At least 3 years of project planning or project management experience

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience

Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia

Confined Space and Competent Person certifications

Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems

Experience reviewing engineering plans and specifications

Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and system analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL Server, and CAD software

Strong leadership and team management skills

Analytical problem-solving ability

Clear technical communication and presentation skills

Sound engineering judgment

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

This role involves a combination of office and occasional field work. Duties may include site visits, equipment inspection, and moderate physical activity such as walking, climbing, or lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.