Lead, Technical Solutions for Wastewater Utilities

Crew; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity through option grants

Flexible paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

CREW is seeking a Head of Technical Solutions to bridge technical depth and strategic relationships in wastewater treatment. You will engage with utilities, municipalities, and partners to shape how CREW’s technology is evaluated and adopted.

This is a full-time onsite role in Brooklyn, NY, with exceptional candidates considered remotely and travel to Brooklyn expected. You will guide engineering, operations and R&D, mentor teams, and help drive product development, process design, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering (Master’s/PhD bonus).
• 10+ years in wastewater process engineering or related fields.
• Deep understanding of wastewater treatment, nutrient removal, solids handling, pH and alkalinity control.
• Experience creating and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, layouts and mass balances.
• Excellent technical writing for diverse stakeholders.
• Familiar with process modeling tools (BioWin, SUMO, GPS-X, ASM libraries).
• Familiar with analytical methods (IC, TIC, ICP) and statistical programming (Python, R, Matlab).
• Willing to travel 20-50% to sites; PE license is a plus.
• Strong ownership, hands-on leadership, and collaborative teamwork.
• Growth mindset and resilient in fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CREW’s primary technical SME in utility-facing engagements.
• Lead scoping conversations translating CREW’s biology into client needs and constraints.
• Support RFP/RFQ responses with process framing and technical positioning.
• Oversee site assessments and qualification for deployment opportunities.
• Mentor team members and help grow the technical solutions capability.
• Develop strategic partnerships with utilities, authorities, and partners.
• Manage senior-level client relationships with utility directors and engineers.
• Contribute to external positioning via papers, abstracts, and presentations.
• Provide process and mechanical engineering judgment during design reviews and field deployments.

Skills

Wastewater engineering

PFDs & P&IDs

Process modeling tools

Analytical methods

Python/R

Technical writing

Travel 20-50%

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (Env, Chem, Civil Eng)

Master's or PhD (bonus)

Tools

BioWin

SUMO

GPS-X

ASM libraries

IC

ICP

Job description

CREW is seeking a Head of Technical Solutions to bridge technical depth and strategic relationships in wastewater treatment. You will engage with utilities, municipalities, and partners to shape how CREW’s technology is evaluated and adopted.

This is a full-time onsite role in Brooklyn, NY, with exceptional candidates considered remotely and travel to Brooklyn expected. You will guide engineering, operations and R&D, mentor teams, and help drive product development, process design, and field