Senior Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater Treatment

GHD

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global professional services company in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Water Treatment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment design and hold an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Join a team dedicated to creating innovative solutions for sustainable water management.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater treatment design.
Valid AZ Professional Engineering license preferred.
Experience in planning and designing treatment infrastructures.

Responsibilities

Provide design guidelines and project management services.
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing water systems.
Deliver small- to medium-scale projects and manage client relationships.

Skills

Water/Wastewater treatment design

Project management

Engineering standards specification

Client management

Process design engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

PHOENIX, AZ, United States

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre‑empt and prepare for what’s next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Water Treatment to join our team based in our Phoenix, AZ office. We are seeking someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, and/or design of Water and Wastewater treatment infrastructure projects, including alternatives analysis; preliminary and process design; treatment facilities design; and engineering services during construction. We are working on some of the most cutting‑edge programs in the U.S., including organics‑to‑energy.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide design guidelines, technical oversight, project engineering and management services, client management and business development relating to Water and Wastewater projects. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support the training and mentorship of engineers and technicians, and become part of our regional leadership team.

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within the engineering discipline to inform work in the organization and its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
Project Management: Deliver small‑ or medium‑scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day‑to‑day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for a responsibility area.
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in‑depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university
Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred

Experience

10+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater treatment design with emphasis on upgrades of Water/Wastewater treatment
Valid AZ Professional Engineering license preferred, or a Professional Engineering license in another state with the ability to obtain an AZ license within one year preferred

Salary Range: $96,000 – $145,000 based on experience

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges – with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. #PowerofCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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