Biosolids Senior Technical Leader

Senior Technical Leader For Biosolids Wastewater Practice

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

At Woodard & Curran, there's nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues, solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: to provide a safe and enjoyable place to work, with opportunities, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients. We are seeking an experienced professional to grow our biosolids wastewater practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing biosolids treatment and disposal projects. This role requires a thorough understanding of biosolids treatment and disposal regulations, as well as hands-on experience with biosolids management practices.

The ability to grow and succeed as a firm is a direct function of the technical expertise we develop within and the external client and business partnerships we cultivate. The Senior Technical Leader is responsible for ensuring their team's technical expertise remains at the forefront of client and business engagements, reinforcing the value of our innovative project-delivery methods. This position is highly visible both within and outside the firm. You will be responsible for overseeing and leading the biosolids treatment and disposal projects for a company. This includes providing technical expertise on biosolids treatment and disposal, developing and maintaining relationships with clients and regulatory agencies, supervising project teams, preparing reports and proposals, staying current on emerging technologies and regulations, and representing the company in industry and professional organizations. The primary goal of a biosolids senior technical leader is to ensure that all projects are executed efficiently and effectively while adhering to all relevant regulations and standards.

Location: Remote

Travel: 20 - 25% (Nationally to support regional opportunities and attending/presenting at national, state, and targeted local conferences)

Project may include:

• Biosolids master planning
• Thickening and dewatering improvements
• Digestion, biogas treatment and RNG
• Biosolids drying facilities with private or public entities
• Supporting biosolids handling within our O&M clientele

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Act as a technical lead for strategically significant projects, including having substantial interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical expertise on biosolids treatment and disposal projects.
• Support project teams, including supervision of engineers, technicians, and other professionals.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluations of treatment processes and facilities.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for clients.
• Represent the company in industry and professional organizations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory developments in the field of biosolids management.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders on Practice approach, technical direction, quality controls, and innovation.
• Support Project Managers & Technical Managers for completion of technical tasks to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the Project Manager by providing strategic advice and technical leadership on projects.
• Responsible for overall technical content and quality of project deliverables.
• Responsible for directing complex engineering or scientific work for clients.
• Foster and maintain one-on-one relationships with key external clients & internal technical teams.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and/or external clients.
• Identify business needs to become more successful across markets and work with Practice Leaders to pursue opportunities in these areas.
• Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain marketing materials for the biosolids market.

Business Development Marketing Experience

• Drive positioning of the firm as a market leader in a given technical discipline.
• Educate Client Managers with support from the Practice Leaders, and support them on successful approaches to advance the development of business (sales) with a client and geographic market.
• Provide leadership in the coordination of the SBU's participation in conferences. Prepare and present papers to maintain reputation as a leader in the various technical practices and to assist in enhancing W&C's brand.
• Increase W&C visibility through prioritization of, active participation in, and recommendations for sponsorship of professional organizations.

What will you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 15 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the marketplace.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program. MS preferred.
• Broad experience in the environmental and engineering consulting business, including experience in project management and technical project execution.
• Demonstrated track record of extensive project/program management.
• Experience identifying, leading, and participating in business development and bid and proposal efforts.
• Strong desire to grow an organization and the ability to motivate others.
• Network of potential professional teaming partners, specialty sub-consultants, and industry experts; excellent reputation within the industry.
• Understanding of the business development cycle explicitly related to the consulting business, including campaign management, proposal writing, and development of oral interview strategy and materials.
• Industry leader with proven ability to understand and articulate issues that impact the success of our technical practice.

$155,000 - $240,000 a year This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations. Group A (MT, ME, FL) = $155,000 - $180,000 Group B (PA, MA, MO, GA, RI) = $170,000 - $200,000 Group C (CT, CO, NJ, Andover/Canton MA, CA, NY): = $185,000 - $240,000 This position's anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU'LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits