Senior Water & PFAS Engineer — Lead Treatment Solutions

Kleinfelder; State College, Northern (Centre County, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to lead water treatment and PFAS projects across the East Division. You will guide treatment planning, design, regulatory compliance, and execution, working with municipal, industrial, and private sector clients.

The role requires a PE license and a track record of delivering practical, high-quality water solutions, with opportunities to mentor staff and support business development. Location flexible within PA/VA/WV/MD offices.

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 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

leadership

communication

project management

mentorship

risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to lead water treatment and PFAS projects across the East Division. You will guide treatment planning, design, regulatory compliance, and execution, working with municipal, industrial, and private sector clients.

The role requires a PE license and a track record of delivering practical, high-quality water solutions, with opportunities to mentor staff and support business development. Location flexible within PA/VA/WV/MD offices.