Senior Project Manager - Waste Water (PE required)

Projects will include treatment facility planning and design, raw water intakes, water distribution lines, booster pump station design, regional water planning, water system mapping and management plans, lift station design, sanitary sewer system planning and design, asset management planning, and a variety of permitting. This direct hire role will be aligned with the growing industrial project demand in east Tennessee to include Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and the surrounding areas.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a professional staffing firm, and we are recruiting for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer based in Knoxville, TN.  This direct hirerole will be aligned with the growing industrial project demand in east Tennessee to include Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and the surrounding areas.   

Target Annual Base Salary:  $160,000 - $180,000/year + full benefits package
Location:  Knoxville, TN
Work Status:  Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 days (3 days in office)
Relocation Assistance:  Available for highly qualified candidates

Position Summary:
You will be joining a firm with a strong water/wastewater backlog with the opportunity to work with existing staff as well as develop your own team.  Projects will include treatment facility planning and design, raw water intakes, water distribution lines, booster pump station design, regional water planning, water system mapping and management plans, lift station design, sanitary sewer system planning and design, asset management planning, and a variety of permitting.

Responsibilities:

• This Senior Project Manager role will lead the firm’s water / wastewater efforts in the region.
• As a seller/doer, you will build relationships with municipal clients and help them move projects forward.
• Lead by example, be professionally respected, and be an excellent communicator.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required. (Master’s Degree preferred.)
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal water / wastewater principles and plant design is required.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering projects and/or personnel is required.
• Demonstrated success in business development efforts, client relationship management, and project delivery.
• Ability to perform occasional field work on active construction sites and undeveloped properties.

Reasons to move to Knoxville, TN:

1. NO state or local income taxes!! Plus, very low property taxes
2. Great weather! Average temperature for July is 78 degrees and January is 37 degrees. Average snowfall is only 6.4 inches.
3. Get more for your money! In July 2026 the median listing price for a home in Knoxville was $365,000. (Zillow.com)
4. Cost of living Knoxville is below the national average.
5. Beautiful place! The Great Smokey Mountains offer an incredible array of events and activities. Nearly 900 miles of well-maintained hiking trails through wooded mountains.  TVA provides a system of man-made lakes surrounding Knoxville for watersport and fishing enthusiasts.
6. Low Crime rates! Of course, you want to live in a safe city.
7. Knoxville is a family friendly town with lots of great schools to choose from.
8. For more fun facts about Knoxville visit: http://www.knoxvillechamber.com/

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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