Water Treatment Engineer

We are seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with 5–10 years of progressive experience in the planning, design, and construction of water treatment systems. This role involves working on municipal and industrial water treatment projects, including raw water & pre‑treatment facilities and processes, filtration facilities and processes, post‑filtration facilities and processes, chemical storage & feed systems, chemical treatment, and process mechanical, piping, and pumping systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities: Analysis & Design: Assess municipal water treatment facilities and perform planning studies. Develop engineering designs for water treatment plants and associated facilities. Project Management: Manage and oversee projects from concept through construction. Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients as needed to meet project design/construction milestones and schedule. 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 and progress meetings, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving technical issues. Technical Leadership: Serve as project design 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. Must have 5–10 years of progressive experience in municipal water treatment, treatment technology, water quality and process system planning, design, and construction alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers and architects. Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail with strong organizational and leadership abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering. Water treatment plant hydraulic/process system modelling. Benefits: Leave accrual and paid holidays. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP