Lead Water Treatment Engineer - Expert in Municipal Systems

Olsson; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 156,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus opportunities

Health care

Job summary

Olsson seeks a Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead drinking water process design, advanced treatment, PFAS, and related challenges on a national basis. You will provide firmwide leadership for water treatment processes and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 15+ years of drinking water experience, a PE license, and the ability to mentor others while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Master’s degree in chemical, civil or environmental engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of drinking water industry experience, including process design and engineering.
• Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Strong technical background in the municipal water market, water treatment, water quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in leading and mentoring others.
• Active professional organization participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for treatment process selection, design, optimization, pilot testing, and commissioning.
• Support project delivery, staff development and mentorship, and technical innovation.
• Provide insights into firm water treatment strategy and provide technical approaches to support key pursuits.
• Identify market trends, emerging water quality issues, client needs, and technical expertise needed to capitalize on ever changing water services.
• Help build strong relationships, including interacting regularly with internal staff, clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensuring client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
• Work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that Olsson is leading, developing long-term client relationships.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design of water treatment facilities.
• Mentor, guide, and develop other team members to become technical experts within the water sector.

Skills

Water treatment design

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE license

Master’s in chemical, civil or environmental engineering (preferred)

Job description

Olsson seeks a Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead drinking water process design, advanced treatment, PFAS, and related challenges on a national basis. You will provide firmwide leadership for water treatment processes and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 15+ years of drinking water experience, a PE license, and the ability to mentor others while building lasting client relationships.