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What are Assistant Engineering Managers?

Assistant Engineering Managers support the Engineering Manager in overseeing engineering projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring that technical tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. They help manage day-to-day operations, assist with project planning, and often serve as a bridge between engineers and upper management. Their role may also include monitoring budgets, ensuring safety standards, and troubleshooting technical issues. This position is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership skills aiming to advance into higher management roles.

What is the difference between Assistant Engineering Manager vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAssistant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, management experience often preferredBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing engineering teams and projectsDesign, analysis, and development of mechanical systems
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, engineering firmsAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing, product design

The Assistant Engineering Manager typically oversees engineering teams and manages projects, requiring leadership skills and management experience. Mechanical Engineers focus on designing and analyzing mechanical systems, primarily requiring technical expertise. Both roles are common in manufacturing and engineering industries, but the Assistant Engineering Manager has a broader supervisory scope.

What are some typical challenges an Assistant Engineering Manager faces when transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership role?

One common challenge for new Assistant Engineering Managers is balancing hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities such as team coordination, mentoring, and project oversight. Adapting to this dual role requires strong time management and communication skills, as you'll need to guide your team while still contributing your technical expertise. Additionally, you may encounter situations where you must resolve conflicts or make decisions that impact project timelines and team morale. Support from senior management and a willingness to learn from feedback can help you navigate these challenges successfully.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Engineering Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Engineering Manager, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management experience, and typically a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with technical tools like AutoCAD, project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project), and knowledge of industry standards or certifications (such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma) are often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for coordinating teams and ensuring project goals are met. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering successful engineering projects on time and within budget while fostering a productive team environment.
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Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch

Olathe, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 369 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 113658 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.  

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.   

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The Opportunity

As the Project Engineering Manager for Industrial Water, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries. 
  • Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities. 
  • Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project. 
The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Community business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services worldwide. 

The Project Engineering Managementteam is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. 

Check out a day in the life of a Project Engineering Manager and one of our recent projects |Project Story: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion - YouTube 

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:  

  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects 
  • Assist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendations 
  • Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles 
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines 
  • Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project 

Client Interface: 

  • Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects 
  • Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions 
  • Provide support for business development or pursuit activities 
  • Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision 

Technical expertise: 

  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables 
  • Provide input to technical leadership for complex industrial water and wastewater treatment projects 
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals 

Management Responsibilities: 

  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments 
  • Mentoring, and performance management of assignedpersonnel
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous engineering consulting experience.  
  • Experience executing multi-discipline feasibility studies, design and construction for industrial water supply, treatment and discharge projects.  
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.

  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

  • 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.

  • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments 
  • Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time 
  • Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication 
  • Travel to client sites 
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
016

Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.


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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915