Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader (Data Centers)

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off including parental andm 

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer/Manager - Mission Critical Water and Wastewater to lead data center water strategy nationwide. You will drive due diligence, water sourcing, and permitting for data center clients across the United States, leveraging national resources and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will mentor staff, support national accounts, and help grow Langan's water and environmental compliance services through strategic regulatory

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the environmental field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a consulting environment.
• Professional certification or on track to obtain (e.g.: PE, CHMM).
• Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment technologies and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead water due diligence and source water analyses for data center projects.
• Develop and implement water sourcing strategies across municipal, groundwater, surface, and reclaimed water.
• Advance wastewater discharge strategies including NPDES permitting and land application.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on water and wastewater infrastructure planning and interfaces.
• Provide guidance on water treatment, cooling water systems, and reuse applications.
• Collaborate with utilities, municipalities, and regulators on permitting challenges.
• Lead water strategy development through all project phases (site selection to operations).
• Oversee Safe Drinking Water Act compliance programs for utilities and industrial clients.
• Lead responses to NOVs, enforcement negotiations, and regulatory inspections.
• Support treatability studies, system upgrades, startup, and optimization.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Water & wastewater treatment tech

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer/Manager - Mission Critical Water and Wastewater to lead data center water strategy nationwide. You will drive due diligence, water sourcing, and permitting for data center clients across the United States, leveraging national resources and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will mentor staff, support national accounts, and help grow Langan's water and environmental compliance services through strategic regulatory