Kleinfelder

Water and PFAS Senior Engineer

Kleinfelder$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in water treatment, PFAS, or related consulting projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer with ability for reciprocity in additional jurisdictions.
  • Experience serving municipal, industrial, or private sector clients.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical delivery and problem solving for water quality challenges.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strong technical resource for water treatment and PFAS projects.
  • Provide leadership in planning, design, and implementation of treatment solutions.
  • Collaborate with project management and technical teams for project delivery.
  • Support teams through technical review and adherence to quality standards.
  • Engage in business development through proposals and client relationships.
  • Participate in professional organizations to maintain expertise and visibility.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities including reimbursement for continuing education and mentoring programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Step into Your New Role  

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership and support the continued growth of our water and PFAS practice across the East Division.  In this role, you will serve as a technical resource for water treatment and PFAS projects, supporting treatment planning, process selection, design development, regulatory compliance, and project execution. You will collaborate with project teams to deliver technically sound solutions for municipal, industrial, and private sector clients while helping maintain the highest standards of quality and technical excellence.

This position is available in any Kleinfelder office within Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland and should be comfortable supporting projects and clients across multiple geographic areas.

 

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strong technical resource for water treatment, PFAS, and related water infrastructure projects.
  • Provide technical leadership for the planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of water treatment solutions.
  • Collaborate with Client Account Managers, Project Managers, Practice Leaders, and technical staff to support successful project delivery.
  • Support project teams through technical review, problem solving, and application of quality standards.
  • Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, pursuit support, and client engagement activities.
  • Participate in professional organizations and industry activities to maintain technical expertise and support market visibility.

 

Abilities of the Ideal Candidate

  • Technical leader demonstrated expertise in water treatment and related water quality challenges.
  • Leads multidisciplinary technical teams to develop practical, innovative, and client-focused solutions.
  • Communicates technical concepts effectively to clients, project teams, and leadership.
  • Build strong client relationships through technical credibility, responsiveness, and collaboration.
  • Provides mentorship and technical guidance that supports staff development.
  • Applies sound engineering judgment to identify risks, solve complex problems, and maintain high quality standards.
  • Earns and maintains the confidence of clients, peers, and company leadership.

 

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in water treatment, PFAS, water quality, water/wastewater, or related consulting projects.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer, and the ability to gain reciprocity or licensure in additional jurisdictions as required by the work
  • Experience supporting municipal, industrial, or private sector clients.
  • Demonstrate experience supporting and/or leading the technical delivery of water treatment projects, providing technical input and review, supporting proposal efforts, and developing practical solutions to water quality and treatment challenges.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience within Pennsylvania for water treatment, and PFAS is preferred.

 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000.

 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

 

 

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of construction management, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company was founded in 1961 by Bill Kleinfelder and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Kleinfelder has more than 70 offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia and employs over 2,000 people. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Hoover Dam Bypass. Kleinfelder is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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