Senior Water Treatment Engineer | Municipal Systems

Whitman,-Requardt-; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with 5–10 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction of water treatment systems in Lynchburg, VA. The role involves mentoring junior staff and leading multi-disciplinary teams on municipal and industrial projects.

You will interact with clients, prepare proposals, and oversee design and construction phases, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in municipal water treatment and related design/construction.
• PE registration in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess municipal water treatment facilities and perform planning studies.
• Develop engineering designs for water treatment plants and associated facilities.
• Manage and oversee projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to meet milestones and schedule.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase services, including attending pre-bid meetings and reviewing submittals.
• Serve as project design lead and mentor and train junior staff.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews; assist in proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with 5–10 years of progressive experience in planning, design, and construction of water treatment systems in Lynchburg, VA. The role involves mentoring junior staff and leading multi-disciplinary teams on municipal and industrial projects.

You will interact with clients, prepare proposals, and oversee design and construction phases, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.