Senior Wastewater Technologist
About the role
This role is based out of our Austin office with some travel to our College Station Water Design Center. You will play an integral part in leading wastewater process direction, design and decision making in our Water Design Center, region, and across the Garver Water footprint.
Responsibilities
- Supporting regional teams with treatment related business development activities
- Developing conceptual level designs for wastewater treatment systems
- Coordinating with process mechanical team for detailed design services for treatment facilities
- Performing modeling and design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects
- Coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
- Leading some projects form an internal Design Phase Manager standpoint on specific projects, coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization
- Regularly collaborating with Water Technology Team and other Garver process experts to develop best practices and areas of focus
- Participating in client meetings, industry conferences, and serving as a subject matter expert for the Water Business Line
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license or with the ability to be licensed
- 10+ years of municipal water/wastewater process related design experience
- 2+ years of experience leading design projects
Preferred Skills
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in several states
- 15+ years of municipal water/wastewater process related design experience
- 5+ years of experience leading design projects
- Relationships with municipal clients in WDC footprint
- Experience using hydraulic modeling software
- Proven experience overseeing process designs, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects
- Overall understanding of wastewater treatment plant systems in a campus-wide environment
- Experience using Bluebeam and MS Office products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Cost estimation experience
- Affiliation and active participation with water/wastewater organizations such as AWWA, WEF, WRF
- Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations
- Strong teaching and coaching skills to mentor and communicate with team members of all levels
Benefits
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Pay
Competitive salary packages are offered.
Schedule
Regular travel to the WDC will be expected to maintain continuity with the design team. This is anticipated to be one to two days every couple weeks and may change depending on circumstances. Travel will also be anticipated for business development purposes, including proposal development, interviews, knowledge transfer sessions, and industry related conference attendance. Project specific travel may also be required for site assessments, project workshops, design review meetings, and support during construction.
Qualifications
The position is open to candidates who have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members.