Water Design Engineer

Kleinfelder; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Water Design Engineer to design, implement, and manage decentralized water and wastewater treatment systems for commercial and industrial clients. The role emphasizes regulatory knowledge, client-focused solutions, and sustainable infrastructure.

The candidate should bring leadership in design and project management to support diverse water projects. The position requires a BS in engineering and substantial experience in water/wastewater design, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Managment of water/wastewater systems.
• 6-10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment system design.
• Experience in water/wastewater engineering or management, with emphasis on decentralized systems.
• Must have valid OH Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and installation of decentralized/on-site water/wastewater treatment systems tailored to commercial applications.
• Oversees site assessments, feasibility studies, and hydraulic modeling to determine optimal system configurations.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, and proposals for wastewater infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare environmental documentation, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Lead or support construction oversight and commissioning of treatment systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in decentralized water/wastewater management.

Skills

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Client collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Decentralized systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Job description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.

Step into Your New Role

We are seeking a Water Design Engineer experience in designing, implementing, and managing decentralized water and wastewater treatment systems for commercial and industrial clients. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and client-focused solutions to support sustainable water infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee design and installation of decentralized/on-site water/wastewater treatment systems tailored to commercial applications.
• Oversees site assessments, feasibility studies, and hydraulic modeling to determine optimal system configurations.
• Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, and proposals for wastewater infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare environmental documentation, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Lead or support construction oversight and commissioning of treatment systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in decentralized water/wastewater management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Managment of water/wastewater systems.
• 6-10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment system design.
• Experience in water/wastewater engineering or management, with emphasis on decentralized systems.
• Must have valid OH Driver's License.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)