Subject Matter Expert - Wastewater Treatment

Olsson

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 156,000 - 241,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Flexible work arrangements
Wellness program
Health care benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Wastewater Treatment to guide technical excellence and mentorship. You will lead projects, ensuring compliance and high-quality technical performance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and over 12 years of experience in the wastewater field. This role is pivotal in enhancing the firm's capabilities while positively impacting communities through innovative solutions. A competitive salary within the Colorado pay range of $156,000-$241,000 is provided.

Qualifications

  • Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE).
  • 12+ years of experience in water/wastewater process engineering.
  • Strong technical background and experience in wastewater treatment, modeling, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the firm and elevate technical capabilities.
  • Provide firmwide direction and consultation services to clients.
  • Ensure processes comply with regulations and prepare compliance documentation.
  • Maintain a reputation as a technical expert and represent the firm in professional societies.
  • Research emerging technologies and provide insights to stakeholders.
  • Lead and manage water/wastewater treatment projects from design to implementation.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Subject Matter Expert - Wastewater Treatment

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Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

As a Wastewater Treatment Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for mentoring, quality, technical excellence, and design reviews. The Subject Matter Expert provides direction on design and development activities across the firm to improve or design new concepts and processes for services within the discipline, focusing on technical performance and production, technical innovation, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for the firm, acting as an advisor internally and externally and elevating the level of technical capabilities related to wastewater treatment.
  • Provides firmwide direction, internal consultation, and services to clients in a specialized service or discipline integral to the firm.
  • Ensure all processes and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare and review compliance documentation and reports.
  • Maintains a reputation as a technical expert outside of the firm; writes papers, gives technical presentations, and/or regularly represents the firm in professional and technical societies.
  • Promotes efficiencies in producing quality work and ensures quality control standards are maintained.
  • Researches and analyzes wastewater-related data, trends, and emerging technologies to provide insights and recommendations internally and externally.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners to stay informed of developments and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
  • May represent the firm on governing bodies of professional organizations to elevate the profession and the firm’s brand.
  • Lead and manage water/wastewater treatment projects from conceptual design through to implementation. Prepare detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.

We have two current openings and will consider candidates located in any of our office locations or remote.

Qualifications
You are passionate about:
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering preferred.
  • Must be a licensed professional engineer (PE).
  • 12+ years of experience in water/wastewater process engineering.
  • Strong technical background and experience in wastewater treatment, wastewater modeling, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring others.
  • Innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including participation in professional organizations.

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$156,000-$241,000USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:
  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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