Water Treatment Engineer

Job Title

Responsibilities:

Analysis and 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 and Proposals:

Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.

Assist in preparing technical proposals and developing innovative design approaches.

Requirements:

Must have a Bachelors 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:

Masters 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

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.