Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, specifications, technical memoranda, and cost estimates for water tank inspections and maintenance.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.
• Oversee and conduct field activities, including site inspections, data collection, and report preparation.
• Engage with clients, deliver presentations, and coordinate project activities with various stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Attend and present at national and regional industry conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Metallurgical and Materials, or a related Engineering field.
• Registered PE or currently have an EIT and plan to obtain the Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the water/wastewater industry and working knowledge of AWWA and/or NFPA standards.
• Certified Coating Inspector or Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification. – desired

Qualifications

• Technical expertise with strong project management skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant solutions.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of AWWA and/or NFPA standards.
• Experience with field activities, including site inspections, data collection, and report preparation.
• Ability to engage with clients and coordinate project activities with various stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Casual, friendly workplace environment.
• Family-inspired values and ethics.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

KTA is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.

KTA is seeking an experienced and licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our growing water tank inspection team at our headquarters near the Pittsburgh International airport with expected travel demands between 10-20%. This role requires a technical expert with strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant solutions.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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