Sr. PFAS Process Engineer

Black & Veatch; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Mentorship opportunities

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a PFAS Process Lead to manage PFAS treatment projects and compliance with regulations in Arlington, VA. This role emphasizes business development and collaboration with various teams to implement innovative solutions for clients.

The ideal candidate has over 11 years of experience in drinking water treatment and must possess strong communication and leadership skills. Flexible work options may be available after the initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• At least 5 years in water quality and treatment or engineering management.
• Ability to obtain a professional engineering license within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Identify key client interests for ongoing projects and new business prospects.
• Lead business development activities and prepare proposals.
• Serve as a technical advisor and coordinate project execution.
• Attend and present at conferences on PFAS treatments.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Technical advisory on PFAS regulations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Job description

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Arlington, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA; Greenville, SC

Company: Black & Veitch Family of Companies

Opportunity

The PFAS Process Lead will serve in a seller‑doer role, growing opportunities and leading the execution of projects related to compliance with the proposed per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. This role focuses on applications of PFAS treatment and destruction technologies in drinking water, but may also involve wastewater reclamation facilities, landfill leachate, and government facilities.

The PFAS Process Lead collaborates with the PFAS Initiative Team, Client Directors, and Project Managers on new business pursuits related to PFAS treatment projects. Responsibilities include business development activities and external marketing opportunities such as presenting at conferences, building and maintaining client relationships, and identifying new business prospects.

The PFAS Process Lead is expected to be well‑versed in PFAS regulations and serve as a technical advisor to internal and external clients. The PFAS Regional Lead will provide subject‑matter expertise on compliance with the NPDWR and analytical methods for PFAS monitoring, development of protocols for rapid small‑scale column testing and pilot testing, development and analysis of breakthrough curve models, and design and implementation of adsorption processes for PFAS treatment. The PFAS Process Lead will work closely with the Emerging Regulations Campaign, Innovation Platform, and Process Department Leadership to apply innovative and rapid solutions for clients using internally‑developed tools and design standards. The PFAS Process Lead is expected to lead multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects.
• Develop creative solutions and approaches to accommodate client goals and objectives.
• Lead business development or pursuit activities, including pre‑positioning meetings, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Attend and present on innovative PFAS treatment solutions at local, regional, and national conferences.
• Prepare scope of services and fee estimates for proposals, new contracts, and amendments.
• Serve as a technical advisor with deep understanding of PFAS regulations, rapid small‑scale column testing, pilot testing, breakthrough curve models, and adsorption process design.
• Lead multiple projects and support multiple clients simultaneously, acting as the central point of contact for PFAS treatment questions and guidance.
• Deliver projects within established budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and problem solving independently.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members for successful project execution and ensure activities follow the critical path.
• Review and manage the work of junior engineers and data scientists, actively mentoring and fostering their technical development.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 11 years of experience in drinking water treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment or engineering management.
• Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
• Strong communication skills with capacity for building and maintaining client relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the candidate’s home country or country of practice.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Professional engineering license preferred from any U.S. state, or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veitch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.