Senior Water Treatment Designer

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking a Senior Water Treatment Designer with 10-20 years of progressive experience in the project management and planning of water treatment facility upgrade and rehabilitation projects, and in the operation of water treatment facilities and treatment systems. This role involves working on municipal and industrial water treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Manage and oversee water treatment projects from concept through construction.
  • Prepare and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Construction Support:
  • Provide construction-phase services, including attending pre-bid meetings, reviewing submittals, and resolving technical issues.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Serve as project lead and coordinate technical tasks across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers and support staff.
• Client Interaction & Proposals:
  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.
  • Assist in preparing technical proposals and developing innovative design approaches.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 10–20 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, operation, maintenance and construction.
• Familiarity with both surface water and groundwater public water systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Valid Class 1 Waterworks Operator license in Virginia.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 3145