Senior Water Treatment Engineer — Lead Design & Innovation Remote

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson seeks an experienced Water Treatment Technical Expert to elevate water treatment engineering nationwide. You will lead design, optimization, and commissioning of treatment facilities while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years in drinking water, and a strong background in municipal water, regulatory compliance, and emerging challenges. We offer flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Master’s degree in chemical, civil or environmental engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of drinking water industry experience, including process design and engineering.
• Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Strong technical background and experience in the municipal water market, water treatment, water quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in leading and mentoring others.
• Active professional organization participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for treatment process selection, design, optimization, pilot testing, and commissioning.
• Support project delivery, staff development and mentorship, and technical innovation.
• Provide insights into firm water treatment strategy and provide technical approaches to support key pursuits.
• Identify market trends, emerging water quality issues, client needs, and technical expertise needed to capitalize on ever changing water services.
• Help build strong relationships, including interacting regularly with internal staff, clients, teaming partners, industry groups, and stakeholders.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, ensuring client focus, demonstrate commitment to excellence and innovation, and motivate others to ensure positive morale and engagement.
• Work directly with clients on the projects and tasks that Olsson is leading, developing long-term client relationships.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful design of water treatment facilities.
• Mentor, guide, and develop other team members to become technical experts within the water sector.

Skills

15 years drinking water experience

Process design and engineering

Licensed PE

Strong communication

Lead and mentor

Active professional organizations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in chemical/civil/environmental engineering (preferred)

Job description

Olsson seeks an experienced Water Treatment Technical Expert to elevate water treatment engineering nationwide. You will lead design, optimization, and commissioning of treatment facilities while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years in drinking water, and a strong background in municipal water, regulatory compliance, and emerging challenges. We offer flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.