Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME

GBA; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for training and professional growth

Job summary

GBA is looking for a Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME to provide senior technical guidance on complex projects across multiple regions. This role demands deep technical expertise and a collaborative approach to solving engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, over 12 years of applicable experience, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical guidance on complex wastewater treatment projects.
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams.
• Support advanced treatment design and system optimization.
• Mentor experienced engineers and contribute to engineering standards.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Technical guidance

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Job: Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME

Location: Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE or Chesterfield, MO or Austin, TX

Help Solve the Toughest Wastewater Engineering Challenges

Some engineers enjoy managing projects. Others enjoy solving the most complex technical challenges in the industry.

GBA is seeking a Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME to serve as a senior technical resource for our Water Environment teams across multiple regions. This role supports complex wastewater projects, provides high-level technical guidance, and helps strengthen engineering capability across our practice.

If you enjoy applying deep technical expertise to difficult engineering problems, this role provides the platform to do it.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide senior technical guidance on complex wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects
• Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams across multiple offices
• Support advanced treatment design, modeling, and system optimization
• Guide solutions for technically challenging projects
• Mentor experienced engineers and share discipline knowledge
• Contribute to improved engineering standards and practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk project sites for prolonged periods.
• Potential need to be able to travel to job sites occasionally (minimum once per month).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement

GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.