VP Water Equipment & Systems Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

VP Water Equipment & Systems Engineering

VP, Water Equipment & Systems Engineering

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned engineering leader to serve as Vice President of Water Equipment & Systems Engineering. This role will lead the design, development, and technical strategy for water and wastewater treatment equipment and integrated systems, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions for municipal and industrial clients. The VP will drive innovation, oversee cross-functional engineering teams, manage technical partnerships, and ensure projects meet performance, schedule, and budget targets while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for water and wastewater equipment and systems engineering, aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives and market needs.
• Lead, mentor, and grow multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of treatment equipment and systems, including mechanical, electrical, controls, and process integration.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with product management, sales, project delivery, and manufacturing to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Drive innovation in water treatment technologies, process optimization, and equipment performance, including materials selection and chemical handling considerations.
• Manage technical proposals, support bids, and provide expert technical input during client negotiations and project execution.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, design guidelines, and quality control processes across projects and product lines.
• Oversee vendor and supplier selection and management, ensuring components meet specifications and support long-term reliability and maintainability.
• Represent the company at industry forums, standards committees, and with key customers to build credibility and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in at least one U.S. state.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water and/or wastewater treatment engineering, including leadership or management roles.
• Proven expertise in water treatment processes and equipment design and integration.
• Strong project and program management experience with a track record of delivering complex engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging customers, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with materials selection, chemical handling, and safety/compliance requirements for treatment systems.
• Ability to travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed.
• Nice-to-have: hands-on experience or familiarity with wastewater processes, clarifiers, centrifuges, dissolved air flotation (DAF), submerged aerated filter (SAF) systems, and various filtration systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional FSA/HSA
• 401k with 6% employer match 
• Life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability
• Tuition reimbursemen
• 3 weeks of PTO + 10 holidays     

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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