Water Treatment Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer

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 and pre-treatment facilities and processes, filtration facilities and processes, post filtration facilities and processes, chemical storage and 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 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:

• 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.