We are seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with 5-10 years of progressive experience in the planning, design, and construction of water treatment systems. This role involves working on municipal and industrial water treatment projects, including raw water & pre-treatment facilities and processes, filtration facilities and processes, post filtration facilities and processes, chemical storage & feed systems, chemical treatment, and process mechanical, piping, and pumping systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities:- Analysis & Design:
- Assess municipal water treatment facilities and perform planning studies
- Develop engineering designs for water treatment plants and associated facilities.
- Project Management:
- Manage and oversee projects from concept through construction.
- Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients as needed to meet project design/construction milestones and schedule.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- Construction Support:
- Provide construction-phase services, including attending pre-bid meetings and progress meetings, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving technical issues.
- Technical Leadership:
- Serve as project design lead and coordinate technical tasks across multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor and train junior engineers and support staff.
- Client Interaction & Proposals:
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.
- Assist in preparing technical proposals and developing innovative design approaches.
Requirements:- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Must have 5-10 years of progressive experience in municipal water treatment, treatment technology, water quality and process system planning, design, and construction alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers and architects
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
- Water treatment plant hydraulic/process system modelling
Benefits:WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Position #: 3057
#LI -Onsite #LI - Mid-Level
