Senior Water Operations Lead – Commissioning & Optimization

Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is a leading water-focused engineering firm offering planning, design, and construction expertise for water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities.

This role focuses on optimizing plant operations, leading commissioning efforts, and developing SOPs while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality solutions for public health and resilient communities. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in water/wastewater ops, strong leadership, licensing in water/wastewater, and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water and/or wastewater process operations.
• Ten years of experience with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Upper-level licensing in water and/or wastewater treatment operations.
• AAS in Water Quality Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Environmental Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients to optimize treatment plant staffing labor, power and chemical costs.
• Develops process startup, commissioning, and testing plans.
• Leads commissioning, startup, and testing efforts from Design Contracts.
• Advises clients on startup adjustments and facility tuning.
• Prepares SOPs and related documentation; leads operator training courses.
• Prepares and updates O&M manuals (paper/electronic).
• Evaluates staffing levels, training needs, and data acquisition methods.
• Contributes to client marketing and project pursuit activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Written & verbal

Travel readiness

Education

AAS in Water Quality Management or related

BA/BS in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Env. Science

Job description

Carollo Engineers, Inc. is a leading water-focused engineering firm offering planning, design, and construction expertise for water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities.

This role focuses on optimizing plant operations, leading commissioning efforts, and developing SOPs while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality solutions for public health and resilient communities. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in water/wastewater ops, strong leadership, licensing in water/wastewater, and a