Principal Wastewater Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401k match

Flexible PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Wastewater Engineer to drive wastewater treatment engineering across projects, focusing on conventional and emerging contaminants and supporting pilot testing and advanced treatment design.

The role requires a strong background in hydraulic principles, 10+ years of experience, and PE licensure, with remote US-based eligibility. Equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain local licensure.
• Familiarity with advanced treatment technologies, especially for emerging contaminants like PFAS.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic principles and wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment process engineering activities for various projects.
• Develop treatment solutions for conventional and emerging contaminants.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process development activities, including pilot testing.
• Design treatment systems incorporating advanced technologies like membrane bioreactors.
• Oversee construction and confirm treatment system installations align with design intent.

Skills

Wastewater treatment design

Emerging contaminants PFAS

Hydraulic principles

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Ability to obtain licensure

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Wastewater Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will drive wastewater treatment engineering efforts across a range of projects, with a focus on delivering effective solutions for conventional and emerging contaminants. The position will also support technical evaluation, pilot testing, and the design and implementation of advanced treatment systems that help protect water quality and meet project objectives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $103,500 - $181,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment process engineering activities for various projects.
• Develop treatment solutions for conventional and emerging contaminants.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process development activities, including pilot testing.
• Design treatment systems incorporating advanced technologies like membrane bioreactors.
• Oversee construction and confirm treatment system installations align with design intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain local licensure.
• Familiarity with advanced treatment technologies, especially for emerging contaminants like PFAS.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic principles and wastewater treatment processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.