Senior Civil Water/Wastewater Engineer - Project Manager

The role

The Municipal Practice Leader will lead the launch, buildout, and growth of a new municipal and water/wastewater engineering practice in Boise. This role involves defining growth strategy, leading business development, and managing the complete project lifecycle for utility infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Define and lead the growth strategy for the transportation practice
• Establish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and best practices
• Partner with firm leadership to shape workload, revenue growth, and resource planning
• Lead business development efforts including client pursuit and proposal development
• Serve as a visible market leader and technical representative
• Serve as the technical authority for the discipline locally
• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports
• Establish a visible and credible municipal presence in local and surrounding markets
• Deliver high-quality projects

Required qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive civil engineering municipal design and construction experience
• Advanced project management experience leading complex projects and teams
• Experience serving as a technical mentor, reviewer, or discipline resource for other engineers
• Strong financial, project profitability, and operational planning acumen
• Understanding of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure
• Demonstrated experience helping grow or scale a technical practice, service line, or market presence within a consulting engineering environment
• Established local industry connections that can help accelerate business development and market growth

Benefits

• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 100% company paid shared health, dental, and vision plan premiums
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements

About the company

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. Founded in 1945, it is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm.