Regional Technical Leader ? Wastewater Treatment

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

This opportunity is with a leading architecture and engineering firm that is dedicated to creating sustainable infrastructure and building thriving communities across the Southeast and beyond. The firm's values are deeply rooted in technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and community engagement.

As part of a growing Treatment Practice, this role offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and planners focused on delivering high-impact water and wastewater solutions. The team thrives in a supportive, client-focused environment where professionals are empowered to innovate, lead, and make a tangible difference in the communities they serve. With a culture centered around inclusivity, quality, and mentorship, the organization fosters long-term career growth and collaborative success.

What's In Store For You

• Full-time leadership role within a nationally active Water/Wastewater Treatment practice
• Collaborate with municipal and industrial clients on high-value infrastructure projects
• A supportive workplace that prioritizes technical advancement, team development, and community impact
• Access to comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and continuing education opportunities
• A culture that encourages ownership, initiative, and recognition for subject matter expertise
• Engage in projects across 36+ states with the opportunity to influence region-wide practice growth

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead planning and technical execution for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities
• Direct process design efforts including feasibility studies, master planning, detailed design, and commissioning
• Manage project scope, budget, and scheduling for process engineering components
• Conduct process modeling, hydraulic analysis, mass balance calculations, and development of PFDs and P&IDs
• Specify and select process equipment and layouts across technologies such as activated sludge, MBRs, filtration, disinfection
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff
• Support client engagement efforts, including proposal development and technical presentations
• Collaborate across disciplines with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C engineers
• Assist in regulatory coordination and permitting requirements
• Perform field work during design, construction, and startup phases to ensure operational excellence

Are You a Water/Wastewater Process Engineering Rock Star?

Required Qualifications:

• 20+ years of progressive experience in water or wastewater treatment process engineering
• P.E. (Professional Engineer) license is required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Strong command of process modeling tools (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, WaterCAD, SewerCAD)
• Proficiency in PFD and P&ID development and experience with tools like AutoCAD or Revit
• Deep understanding of various water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Proven leadership in project execution and cross-functional team coordination
• Excellent communication skills for technical writing, client interaction, and presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) credential
• Recognized SME in technologies like MBRs, biosolids, filtration, or disinfection
• Business development experience, including proposal wins and client acquisition
• Active participation in organizations like AWWA or WEF

Key Attributes for Success:

• Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship building experience
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership and initiative
• Passion for mentorship, technical accuracy, and sustainable design

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