Senior Water & PFAS Engineer - Design Lead

Kleinfelder; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership in water treatment and PFAS projects, supporting planning, design, compliance, and execution for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

This role can be based in any Kleinfelder office in PA, VA, WV, or MD and involves collaborating with project teams, client managers, and practice leaders to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in water treatment, PFAS, water quality, water/wastewater, or related consulting projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, and the ability to gain reciprocity or licensure in additional jurisdictions as required by the work.
• Experience supporting municipal, industrial, or private sector clients.
• Demonstrate experience supporting and/or leading the technical delivery of water treatment projects, providing technical input and review, supporting proposal efforts, and developing practical solutions to water quality and treatment challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience within Pennsylvania for water treatment, and PFAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong technical resource for water treatment, PFAS, and related water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership for the planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of water treatment solutions.
• Collaborate with Client Account Managers, Project Managers, Practice Leaders, and technical staff to support successful project delivery.
• Support project teams through technical review, problem solving, and application of quality standards.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, pursuit support, and client engagement activities.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry activities to maintain technical expertise and support market visibility.

Skills

Water treatment

PFAS

Water quality

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership in water treatment and PFAS projects, supporting planning, design, compliance, and execution for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

This role can be based in any Kleinfelder office in PA, VA, WV, or MD and involves collaborating with project teams, client managers, and practice leaders to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.