Water Treatment Process Engineer

RESPEC; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

401(k) & ESOP (with company match)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC seeks a Water Treatment Process Engineer in our Water market sector, located in Colorado Springs, Denver or Loveland. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial water treatment projects, focusing on treatment processes, hydraulics, upgrades, and optimization.

The role involves engineering analyses, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates, plus field investigations to underpin safe, compliant water solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.
• Ability to interpret water quality and lab data to support treatment process evaluation and optimization.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local drinking water regulations, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver municipal and industrial water treatment projects.
• Conduct engineering analyses and develop technical reports, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Perform field investigations and data evaluations.
• Support delivery of safe, reliable, and regulatory‑compliant water treatment solutions.

Skills

Water quality interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license

Data evaluation

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

WaterGEMS

WaterCAD

EPANET

Job description

RESPEC seeks a Water Treatment Process Engineer in our Water market sector, located in Colorado Springs, Denver or Loveland.

The Water Treatment Process Engineer supports the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and industrial water treatment projects, including treatment process design, process hydraulics, facility upgrades, and process optimization. Responsibilities include conducting engineering analyses; developing technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; performing field investigations and data evaluations; and supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and regulatory‑compliant water treatment solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
• Ability to interpret water quality and laboratory testing data to support treatment process evaluation and optimization
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local drinking water regulations, codes, and industry standards related to planning, design, and operation of public water systems
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business‑related travel

Preferred:

• Relevant professional training or certifications in water or wastewater treatment processes
• Experience with planning and/or process evaluation for potable water treatment facilities
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Proficiency in WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, EPANET, or similar hydraulic modeling software
• Manage multiple municipal water treatment projects through all phases of planning, design, implementation, and commissioning

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Compensation includes a comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee‑owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the EPP after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.