Water/Wastewater Senior Process Lead
Job Title: Principal Wastewater Process Lead
Location: California
Salary Range: $150,000-$260,000
About the Company: A dynamic and innovative engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater systems. Committed to fostering mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth within their team. Success is driven by the talent and dedication of our employees, and they provide a supportive environment that promotes technical mastery and a healthy work-life balance.
Job Description: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process engineering, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. This role involves overseeing the planning, design, and execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The Process Lead will work closely with Operations Managers, Principals, and other staff to drive business development and lead technical initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage process engineering projects from start to finish.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions for water and wastewater systems.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Drive business development efforts and maintain client relationships.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with leadership to focus on water reuse, wastewater treatment, and biosolids clients.
- Foster and develop relationships with design-build partners, assisting with pursuits in strategic planning, stakeholder outreach, proposal development, and project management.
- Build and nurture strategic relationships with key officials, industry leaders, and agency management, working alongside Operations Managers and company leadership.
- Engage actively in local professional organizations, such as CWEA, AWWA, and Water Use, aiming for leadership roles on boards or committees.
- Lead project delivery by providing technical direction and fiscal oversight, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, and promoting quality control.
- Identify business development opportunities that advance the firm's presence in Southern California's wastewater/water reuse sectors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (MS preferred).
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 15+ years of experience in wastewater treatment, biosolids, and/or water reuse, with increasing responsibility.
- Proven track record in managing successful wastewater treatment, water reuse, and biosolids projects, with a focus on California.
- Experience in wastewater and reuse design, with an emphasis on treatment processes and plant design for consulting engineering.
- Familiarity with wastewater and reuse systems, including master planning, conveyance, and treatment plant design.
- Demonstrated supervisory, mentoring, and technical skills, along with strong proposal writing abilities.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation exceeding industry averages.
- Fringe benefits
Apply Now: Join their team and contribute to regionally important and exciting municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team with significant opportunities for advancement.
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