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// POSTED: Apr 15, 2026

Water Project Manager

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Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.  - Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered - Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance - 100-percent Employee Owned - Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees - Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology - Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today! - 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance  - 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance - Discretionary Bonus Plan - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Matching 401(k) Contributions  - Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience - Paid Parental Leave - Wellness Program   Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager - Sioux Falls, SD Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career while working in an award-winning culture alongside an empowered team of Employee-Owners! The Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager will be responsible for the performance of project team members and will work closely with team members to provide high-quality deliverables on time and on budget to AE2S clients.  Responsibilities - Provide professional services for water engineering projects to include planning, study, design, and construction administration on projects - Manage performance of assigned project team members including Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, and Technicians - Maintain existing client relationships and enhance pursued relationships with clients - Identify, evaluate, pursue, and manage project opportunities - Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work - Maintain budgets and schedules of project assignments - Coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings - Provide mentorship for team members. Basic Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field - Registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months - 4+ years of experience in municipal civil engineering, with a strong interest in the water market sector (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources) - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities and business development - Ability to work remotely and manage projects, clients, and project team members - Knowledge of design standards and permitting - All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering - 8+ years of experience in municipal water engineering (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Resources) - Project management experience - Knowledge of project financials & funding programs Physical Qualifications - Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain  - Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time  - Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist  - Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight  - May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds  - Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.  - May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear  - May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload  - May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town    AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer
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