Senior Water & PFAS Engineer — Technical Leader

Kleinfelder Inc; 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 seeks an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership across our water and PFAS practice in the East Division. You will guide treatment planning, design development, regulatory compliance, and project execution for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

Based in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland offices, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality solutions, mentor staff, and help grow our water sector

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 expertise

PFAS expertise

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Project collaboration

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Kleinfelder seeks an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership across our water and PFAS practice in the East Division. You will guide treatment planning, design development, regulatory compliance, and project execution for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

Based in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland offices, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality solutions, mentor staff, and help grow our water sector