Practice Lead - Wastewater Technology

Garver Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Practice Leader in Wastewater Technology to drive innovation and leadership in biological wastewater treatment. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, over 10 years of experience in the municipal engineering sector, and must hold a PE license. The role supports project proposals, research, and presentations at conferences, promoting a culture of continuous development within a flexible work environment. Join us to shape the future of wastewater solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience in municipal engineering consulting for wastewater treatment.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) credential.
• Experience in giving presentations at professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal efforts for projects related to biological wastewater treatment.
• Support research on advanced biological treatment processes.
• Conduct technical presentations at professional conferences.
• Represent Garver at professional society conferences and lead technical committees.

Skills

Municipal wastewater biological process engineering

Project proposal efforts

Leadership in research

Biological wastewater treatment processes

Excellent writing skills

Public speaking

Problem-solving in biological operations

Education

Master's Degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Biological process modeling and simulation software

Job description

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Practice Lead - Wastewater Technology
REMOTE

The Garver National Wastewater Practice is seeking aPractice Leader inWastewater Technologywithexperience in municipal wastewater biological process engineering.This position will be located near Dallas, TX preferred, however we are open toREMOTElocations located near a large airport.

The Practice Leaderwill have the following capabilities:

• Be a member of the in-house technology and R&D team to support Garver's Water Services teams and clients by providing additional expertise during the delivery of wastewater treatment processes.
• Conduct and direct proposal efforts in pursuit of projects and research grants related to biological wastewater treatment processes and technology
• Leadership and support of research on advanced biological wastewater treatment and biosolids processing topics as they relate to our wastewater clients
• Enhance Garver's participation in biological wastewater treatment related research efforts that are funded by national organizations such Water Research Foundation through collaboration with academic institutions and our clients
• Participate and lead technical committees and presentations at professional society conferences
• Master's Degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10+ years of technical experience in the municipal engineering consulting industry for wastewatertreatment plant process
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

Preferred Skills:

• Ph.D. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering with an emphasis on biological wastewater treatment processes
• Experience with biological process modeling and simulation software
• Experience with biological process operation and troubleshooting
• Experience and interest in pursuing leadership opportunities within professional associations.
• Experience with successful pursuit of projects and research grants related to biological wastewater treatment processes and technology
• Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations.
• Credentials to support technical competence and knowledge of relevant issues facing the wastewater treatment industry.
• Affiliation and active participation with organizations such as Water Environment Federation, Water Reuse Association, and Water Research Foundation.
• Excellent speaking, presenting, and writing skills
• Ability to travel as needed.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.