Field Engineer

job summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on professional to manage day-to-day operations for pilot-scale wastewater treatment systems in rural communities. This contract role requires an engineering degree, mechanical troubleshooting skills, and 50-75% travel to support sustainable sanitation infrastructure.

 
location: Gloucester, Virginia
job type: Contract
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operation, routine inspection, and sensor monitoring of pilot-scale decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, execute hands-on maintenance, and perform process optimization in rural field environments
• Collect water samples and perform routine wastewater quality analysis at local laboratories following established testing protocols
• Manage system startup, installation oversight, and ongoing testing to ensure compliance with permitting regulatory mandates
• Represent the organization in local communities, conducting preliminary site assessments and communicating project status to stakeholders

qualifications:
- Education: Bachlors Degree in an applicable engineering field (environmental, mechanical or chemical preferred)

- Technical Skills: Proven experience with hands-on mechanical equipment, troubleshooting system processes (specifically in wastewater or water treatment), and operating in laboratory or prototyping environments.

skills:
system monitoring,performance optimization,detail-oriented,communicating,Communications,Ability to communicate,Soft Skills,resilience,troubleshoot,Proactively,Ability to work independently,Business Development,Commercialization,prototyping,Data Collection & Analysis,electrical components,sustainable infrastructure,innovative,Innovation,sanitation,Maintenance & Repair,maintenance,mechanical equipment,project timelines,public health,quality checks,Regulatory Compliance,equipment repairs,R&D,rural community,Safety Compliance,safety guidelines,site selection,site assessments,stakeholder engagement,testing,wastewater treatment systems,Wastewater,wastewater systems,water treatment

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.