About this role

Location: East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office.
Department: Water Services Team

Title: Deputy Department Head of Water Services

About Boswell

Since our founding in 1924, Boswell has evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving public and private sector clients. We take pride in delivering quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative workplace that supports employee development and professional growth.

About the Position

Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for a Deputy Department Head of Water Services based at either our new East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office.

This exciting new role, reporting directly to Boswells Vice President of Water Services, will be involved in day-to-day operations leading and managing all levels of engineers while also managing projects.

Water and Wastewater Services

This Deputy Department Head will be responsible for managing water and wastewater improvement projects which include the design of water/ wastewater conveyance and treatment systems, environmental studies, and hydraulic modeling. They will also assist in managing the division, including preparation of proposals, distribution of work, overseeing staffing and technical review of projects in the department, including budgeting and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare job proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates

- Lead planning, design and permitting for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including managing project scope and schedule

- Manage project managers and technical staff

- Manage/ mentor Engineers at all levels

- Foster relationships with municipal utilities, authorities and public and private sector clients

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong verbal and written skills

- Ability to work independently

- Manage time efficiently

- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelors degree with 15+ years of relevant work experience including engineering design, construction, project management, estimates and proposals on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required.

- Experience in the following:

Design of water/sanitary sewer conveyance systems

- Wastewater treatment plant design

- Water treatment design

- Well redevelopment

- Hydraulic Modeling

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience with developing project scope, fee & schedule during proposal preparation

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

- Expert training & mentoring by Senior licensed PEs and our new Boswell Academy

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (LTD and STD)

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Health Savings Account (HSA)

- 401(k) company match

- Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays

- Tuition assistance

- Employee referral bonuses

- Company paid Certifications and Training

- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location, and other compensable factors.

- Salary Range: $ 165,000-190,000 / Year

Boswell accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement
Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.