Experienced Water / Wastewater Design Engineer

About the role

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Design Engineer in their Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support innovative projects across the country.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities for public and industrial clients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of water professionals across the country to deliver innovative, integrated solutions for complex water and wastewater projects
• Prepare process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in accordance with ISA standards and industry best practices
• Perform engineering analyses, including planning and feasibility studies, hydraulic evaluations, and equipment sizing and selection
• Develop design drawings and specifications for water, wastewater, groundwater, and stormwater treatment systems, including layouts, details, piping sections, and P&IDs
• Support occasional fieldwork and construction-phase services, including site visits, system start-ups, and commissioning activities
• Apply process engineering principles to support the evaluation, design, and optimization of treatment systems
• Aid in water, wastewater, and leachate treatment, management, and remediation projects across a variety of client and site conditions
• Analyze and interpret technical data, and prepare maps, tables, figures, and other project documentation
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, plans, specifications, letters, and proposals to support project delivery and business development
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and conveyance projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience preparing engineering design packages (including calculations, technical specifications, and design drawings) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination involving process, civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls design
• Experience with treatment process evaluation, hydraulic analysis, and equipment sizing and selection for municipal or industrial water and wastewater systems
• Demonstrated ability to support projects through multiple phases of delivery, including planning, preliminary and detailed designs, permitting support, and construction-phase services
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team across the water practice
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel