Data Center Water Strategy Lead — Senior Project Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off including parental and m

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Manager - Mission Critical Water and Wastewater to support its growing national water practice. This role leads data center water strategy initiatives, due diligence, and regulatory compliance, partnering with national resources across the U.S. to drive growth and innovation.

You will mentor staff across regions, manage proposals, and collaborate with clients, regulators, and contractors on complex water projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 12+ years in the environmental field; 5+ years as a project manager in a consulting environment.
• Professional certification or on track to obtain (e.g.: PE, CHMM).

Responsibilities

• Lead water due diligence for data center developments, including source water availability assessments, utility coordination, capacity evaluations, and regulatory constraints analyses.
• Develop and implement water sourcing strategies utilizing municipal supplies, groundwater, surface water, reclaimed water, and alternative water resources across diverse regulatory environments.
• Evaluate and advance wastewater discharge strategies, including NPDES permitting, indirect discharge programs, land application, water reuse, collect and haul, and emerging management approaches.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on water and wastewater infrastructure planning, treatment system integration, conveyance requirements, and utility interface design.
• Provide regulatory oversight for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance programs for utilities and industrial clients.
• Lead water strategy development throughout the project lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence through permitting, construction, startup, and ongoing operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Water/wastewater treatment

Business development

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE or CHMM certification on track

Job description

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Manager - Mission Critical Water and Wastewater to support its growing national water practice. This role leads data center water strategy initiatives, due diligence, and regulatory compliance, partnering with national resources across the U.S. to drive growth and innovation.

You will mentor staff across regions, manage proposals, and collaborate with clients, regulators, and contractors on complex water projects nationwide.