Senior Water Treatment Engineer & Technical Leader (Remote)

Olsson Associates; Fayetteville (NC); Remote; USD 156,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus for performance

Job summary

Olsson Associates is seeking a Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead process selection, design, and optimization for drinking water projects on a national basis. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with clients and internal teams, and mentorship of staff.

The position supports flexible work arrangements and may be based out of any Olsson office location or remote, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and innovative water solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 15+ years of drinking water industry experience, including process design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong technical background in municipal water, water treatment, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for treatment process selection, design, optimization, pilot testing, and commissioning.
• Support project delivery, staff development and mentorship, and technical innovation.
• Identify market trends and client needs to guide water treatment strategy.
• Build relationships with clients, staff, teaming partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design water treatment facilities.
• Mentor and develop team members to become water-sector experts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring others

Ownership of work

Active professional organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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

15+ years of drinking water industry experience

Job description

Olsson Associates is seeking a Water Treatment Technical Expert to lead process selection, design, and optimization for drinking water projects on a national basis. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with clients and internal teams, and mentorship of staff.

The position supports flexible work arrangements and may be based out of any Olsson office location or remote, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and innovative water solutions.