Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer — Lead Innovation

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer with 8+ years to lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from our Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; and Savannah, GA offices. You will guide teams, pursue innovative and sustainable solutions, and strengthen critical infrastructure for communities.

Responsibilities include process modeling, hydraulic analyses, PFDs and P&IDs; design of activated sludge, BNR, MBR, filtration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited). Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; BCEE certification preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering, ideally within a consulting or design environment.
• Strong background in treatment process design and optimization for municipal or industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with process modeling and design software (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, WaterCAD, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Solid understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, and overall system design principles.
• Experience with treatment technologies including activated sludge, BNR, MBR, filtration, disinfection, RO, and biosolids.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills; ability to guide teams, manage budgets and schedules.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to water and wastewater systems.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as AWWA or WEF is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and on-time completion.
• Support business development through proposal input, client meetings, and solution-focused presentations.
• Partner with clients to understand their needs, present innovative technical solutions, and build lasting relationships.
• Perform process modeling, hydraulic analyses, and develop design documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Specify and design treatment systems such as activated sludge, BNR, MBR, filtration, and disinfection technologies.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and innovation.
• Participate in site visits during design, construction, and start-up to support performance optimization and troubleshooting.

Job description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer with 8+ years to lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from our Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; and Savannah, GA offices. You will guide teams, pursue innovative and sustainable solutions, and strengthen critical infrastructure for communities.

Responsibilities include process modeling, hydraulic analyses, PFDs and P&IDs; design of activated sludge, BNR, MBR, filtration