What you’ll be challenged to do:
In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water and wastewater to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- System Design:Designing water and/or wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment
- Process Optimization:Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
- Testing and Monitoring:Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
- Compliance and Safety:Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
- Project Management:Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
- Data Analysis:Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
- Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced water and/or wastewater treatment
What you will bring to our firm:
- BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
- Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
- 8 + years of experience preferred in water and / or wastewater discipline, particularly as an engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
- Successful track record leading design and plant facilities projects
- Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $220,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: Fairfax, Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach,VA; Raleigh,NC; Baltimore or Owings Mills, MDCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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