Senior Lead Engineer, Water Treatment Projects

Veolia Environnement SA; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Arrr

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to direct multi-disciplinary teams delivering custom municipal and industrial treatment systems. You will guide 25–30+ engineers through complex projects from conception to completion, serving as the primary technical face to customers.

You will ensure technical excellence, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while collaborating with the PM and Sourcing leaders in a fast-paced environment. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years of project experience in engineering or a related field.
• Impeccable planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Clear, concise communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills with ability to set objectives and drive outcomes.
• Team player with excellent judgment under changing conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls) managing approximately 4,000 engineering hours monthly
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, delegate effectively, and facilitate collaboration across functions
• Establish project rhythms, meetings, and communication structures that drive clear action plans and outcomes
• Identify competency development needs and support team growth.
• Oversee engineering deliverables including P&IDs, equipment drawings, datasheets, plant/piping arrangements, instrumentation architecture, and design specifications
• Coordinate formal and peer review processes to ensure accuracy and quality of all technical work
• Manage engineering activities across internal and external functions using industry-standard tools (schedules, document lists, action items, risk registers, change orders)
• Ensure proper technical review of vendor selection and fabrication.
• Support bid activities with technical reviews, labor estimates, and sub-contracting strategies
• Execute projects with balance of plant (BOP) and site installation scope
• Serve as primary customer liaison, resolving technical queries and managing expectations
• Coordinate technical requirements with suppliers and ensure timely information delivery
• Support Sourcing in vendor management and performance monitoring.
• Manage project team resource budgets and allocate resources strategically
• Coordinate all engineering activities to maximize performance and project success
• Maintain critical project reporting and documentation
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when managing multiple shifting demands.

Skills

Planning & organization

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering field

Job description

Veolia Group is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to direct multi-disciplinary teams delivering custom municipal and industrial treatment systems. You will guide 25–30+ engineers through complex projects from conception to completion, serving as the primary technical face to customers.

You will ensure technical excellence, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while collaborating with the PM and Sourcing leaders in a fast-paced environment. Domestic and international travel is expected.