Lead Wastewater Engineer - Infrastructure Design Leadership

Kids for the Future; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VS Engineering in Indiana is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Engineer to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater projects. This role offers opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams, support business development, and mentor staff across multiple projects in a growing practice.

The ideal candidate will have a diverse technical background, extensive client-facing experience, and a PE license, with home offices in Indianapolis or Noblesville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Expertise in current engineering technologies, codes, and practices relevant to water/wastewater systems.
• Self-starter with collaborative mindset and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and conveyance systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in permitting, treatability studies, process optimization, and system operations.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for multiple projects.
• Oversee and mentor engineering teams, coordinating with other disciplines as needed.
• Conduct site visits and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development through client outreach, proposal preparation, and cost estimating.
• Promote safety and quality standards across all project phases.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Job description

VS Engineering in Indiana is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Engineer to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater projects. This role offers opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams, support business development, and mentor staff across multiple projects in a growing practice.

The ideal candidate will have a diverse technical background, extensive client-facing experience, and a PE license, with home offices in Indianapolis or Noblesville.