Senior Water Treatment Engineer & Technical Leader

Olsson; Joplin (MO); Remote; USD 156,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Career development paths

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead treatment process engineering on a national basis. You will provide firmwide technical leadership for conventional and advanced water treatment, potable reuse, PFAS treatment, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor staff, support project delivery, and shape firm water treatment strategy while building long–term client relationships.

Qualifications

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

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 support for key pursuits.
• Identify market trends, emerging water quality issues, client needs, and required expertise.
• Build strong relationships with clients, staff, teaming partners, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop other team members to become water sector experts.
• Work with clients on Olsson-led projects and develop long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design water treatment facilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in chemical, civil or environmental engineering preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Olsson is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead treatment process engineering on a national basis. You will provide firmwide technical leadership for conventional and advanced water treatment, potable reuse, PFAS treatment, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor staff, support project delivery, and shape firm water treatment strategy while building long–term client relationships.