Lead Wastewater Engineer

Foth Careers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Wastewater Engineer to elevate their career in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will spearhead the design and development of innovative wastewater treatment solutions for municipal facilities. By leveraging your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will mentor a dedicated team while driving business growth. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute significantly to impactful projects. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in municipal wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engineering for wastewater treatment and facility designs.
• Drive client management and business development for wastewater projects.

Skills

Wastewater Engineering

Client Management

Business Development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Are you looking to take your technical wastewater experience and career to the next level? Do you enjoy business development, leveraging team members' strengths, and mentoring others? If yes, our Lead Wastewater Engineer opportunity is something you need to explore further! In this role, you will lead discipline development and design diverse treatment and pumping projects for municipal wastewater facilities. Join a team dedicated to leveraging the latest technology and top engineering talent to drive growth in our wastewater team. This position can be based out of our Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, or South Dakota office locations. Candidates from other states with the appropriate skills and experience may also be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical engineering as a municipal wastewater discipline lead for wastewater treatment, process engineering, odor control, pretreatment, biological treatment, wastewater lift stations, facility designs, and expansions.
• Drive client management and business development for municipal wastewater facilities and treatment projects.
• Develop technical wastewater facility plans, master plans, and reports for state and federal approvals and funding applications.
• Lead and develop technical hydraulic and wastewater loading analysis for wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for wastewater mechanical treatment, biological treatment, chemical processes, and pretreatment projects.
• Provide mentoring and management of a growing wastewater engineering team.
• Oversee construction support services, including shop drawings, pay estimates, progress meetings, and construction services for infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 5 to 10 years of experience in municipal wastewater engineering relative to the listed primary responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in municipal engineering, wastewater, sanitary sewer, and municipal projects as a technical producer, project manager, and/or client contact in the engineering consulting industry.
• Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.