Regional Drinking Water Process Leader

Black & Veatch Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Regional Drinking Water Process Leader in Atlanta, GA. This role involves function in leading water process engineering, providing technical guidance, and engaging in business development. Candidates should possess extensive experience in drinking water treatment processes. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for growth within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 15 years related work experience.
• Experience in drinking water treatment and water quality analysis.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of engineering deliverables for water treatment.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior staff.
• Engage in business development and client relationship activities.

Skills

Water treatment processes

Project management

Technical guidance

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Tools

Process flow diagrams

Process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Job description

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Regional Drinking Water Process Leader

Date: Feb 21, 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA, US; Charlotte, NC, US; Greenville, SC, US; Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-LP1

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function in a lead water process engineer role, as a technical specialist or as a subject matter expert in the areas of conventional water treatment using processes such as coagulation, clarification, softening, media filtration; and advanced water treatment processes such as membrane filtration, reverse osmosis (brackish, seawater), UV/AOP, ozonation, carbon adsorption, and/or distribution system water quality. Experience in water reuse, brackish and seawater desalination is desirable.
• With limited direction, develop and apply advanced treatment and engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to solve complex engineering problems for a wide range of water quality and treatment challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, supervise junior process engineering staff on projects, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions.
• Develop and present technical evaluations and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.
• Be responsible for business development activities and external marketing opportunities such as presenting at local/national conferences, building/maintaining client relationships, and supporting new business pursuits and proposal development.

As a lead process engineer, you will be part of a team that provides strategic direction on the process design for drinking water, reuse and/or desalination projects around the world for municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue growth in all those solution areas. Join our award‑winning work culture, enjoy flexible work location, and become an employee owner.

The Team

Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry‑leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.

Why BVs Process Engineering Team?

• The work is rewarding and meaningful
• The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals
• Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering:
  • Prepare a variety of engineering deliverables, including process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), trade‑off studies, and master planning studies.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously with complex technical challenges.
  • Serve as a technical specialist with knowledge and skill set providing guidance to project teams in water quality considerations and conventional and/or advanced water treatment systems.
  • Perform applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full‑scale testing to select or assess performance of alternative treatment processes.
  • Develop recommendations for appropriate treatment process, equipment, and/or materials selection.
  • Oversee collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process design work.
  • Prepare and/or oversee the development of complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
  • Manage assigned scope, budget, and schedule requirements for projects while maintaining expectations for quality.
  • Independently apply advanced engineering techniques and problem‑solving analyses.
  • Develop conceptual‑level life‑cycle costs to evaluate treatment options.
  • Demonstrate strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills.
  • Actively coordinate with internal and external team members for successful project execution.
• Client Focus:
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects and may determine the key clients in some instances.
  • Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop creative solutions and approaches to accommodate our clients’ goals and objectives.
  • Provide support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre‑positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, identification of winning sales messages.
  • Present on applied research, industry trends, challenging projects, and thought leadership ideas at local, regional, and national conferences.
• People Management:
  • Actively foster technical and professional development of junior engineers.
  • Participate in coaching/mentoring opportunities, career development planning, learning/training, and development of junior staff.
  • Review or manage the work of junior engineers.
• Engineering Standards:
  • Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards.
  • Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred.
• 15 years of experience in drinking water treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment (water quality analysis, treatment evaluations, process design, regulatory compliance assessments, distribution water quality analysis, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal effluent for reuse, brackish and seawater desalination, brine management, engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
• Effective written and oral communications, drive for results, priority setting, planning, delegation, directing others, conflict management, informing, listening, dealing with ambiguity, and building effective teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 15 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Professional engineering license from any of the states in the USA or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

Job Grade

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