Senior Water Facilities & Hydraulics Design Lead

ewi Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ewi Recruitment seeks a Senior Technical Advisor with deep expertise in water facilities design, hydraulics, conveyance systems and pump stations to lead complex water infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning.

You will develop and review hydraulic models, design criteria and technical documentation for pipelines, pumping stations and treatment facilities, ensuring safety, sustainability and compliance across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, mechanical, environmental or water engineering.
• Chartered status or clear pathway toward it is desirable.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review hydraulic models, design criteria, specs, calculations, drawings and reports for pipelines and pumping stations.
• Assess system performance, surge, and operational resilience; review third-party designs.
• Lead design reviews, identify risks, and provide constructability guidance; ensure compliance with standards and environmental requirements.
• Support options assessments, cost planning, procurement documentation, tender evaluations, site investigations and on-site technical input.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Piping systems design

Pump station design

Design criteria

Technical communication

Project mentoring

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Environmental or Water Eng degree

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

ewi Recruitment seeks a Senior Technical Advisor with deep expertise in water facilities design, hydraulics, conveyance systems and pump stations to lead complex water infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning.

You will develop and review hydraulic models, design criteria and technical documentation for pipelines, pumping stations and treatment facilities, ensuring safety, sustainability and compliance across stakeholders.