Project Manager / Senior Engineer - Water & Wastewater
Location: Peoria, Illinois (Hybrid / On-site)
Travel: ~5 days per month
Orion Group is proud to be exclusively partnered with a well-established engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Project Manager / Engineer to join their growing Water & Wastewater team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to take ownership of impactful municipal and utility projects while working in a collaborative, close-knit environment that values autonomy, visibility, and career growth.
The RoleYou will lead and deliver a wide range of water and wastewater projects from concept through construction, while also supporting business development and mentoring junior staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing water and wastewater projects from planning through execution
- Leading feasibility studies, design, and engineering analysis
- Preparing proposals, scopes, and manhour estimates
- Developing construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Supporting permitting and regulatory approvals
- Assisting clients with funding strategies, including grants and loans
- Overseeing construction administration and site observation
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Project ExposureYou'll be involved in diverse and technically engaging work, including:
- Water distribution systems and water main design
- Wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and force mains
- Water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades and new builds
- Master planning and capital improvement programs
- Financial planning, rate studies, and lifecycle cost analysis
- Regulatory compliance and discharge permitting
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 10-15+ years of consulting experience in water/wastewater
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Illinois or ability to obtain quickly)
- Proven experience managing projects of varying complexity
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, etc.)
- Familiarity with GIS and ArcGIS
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-impact role with strong visibility across projects and clients
- Opportunity to lead projects and influence outcomes directly
- Hybrid working with flexibility and purposeful travel
- Collaborative team culture with real mentorship and support
- Faster career progression than typically seen in larger firms
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary ($100K - $130K)
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Professional development and training programs
- Flexible working arrangements
People are our business
worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.