Subject Matter Expert - Wastewater Treatment

About the role

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services, including a complete line of planning, design, permitting, and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olsson’s number one concern, and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the firm, acting as an advisor internally and externally and elevating the level of technical capabilities related to wastewater treatment.
• Provides firmwide direction, internal consultation, and services to clients in a specialized service or discipline integral to the firm.
• Ensure all processes and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Prepare and review compliance documentation and reports.
• Maintain a reputation as a technical expert outside of the firm; write papers, give technical presentations, and/or regularly represent the firm in professional and technical societies.
• Promote efficiencies in producing quality work and ensure quality control standards are maintained.
• Research and analyze wastewater-related data, trends, and emerging technologies to provide insights and recommendations internally and externally.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners to stay informed of developments and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• May represent the firm on governing bodies of professional organizations to elevate the profession and the firm’s brand.
• Lead and manage water/wastewater treatment projects from conceptual design through to implementation. Prepare detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others, having ownership in the work you do, and using your talents to positively affect communities.
• You bring to the team strong communication skills, ability to contribute and work well on a team, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering preferred), must be a licensed professional engineer (PE), 12+ years of experience in water/wastewater process engineering, strong technical background and experience in wastewater treatment, wastewater modeling, and regulatory compliance, experience in leading and mentoring others, innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including participation in professional organizations.

Benefits

We offer a competitive 401(k) match, empower employees to build their careers with tailored development paths, provide flexible work arrangements, engage in work that has a positive impact on communities, and participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles. Full-time employees receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Pay

Colorado Pay Range: $156,000 - $241,000 USD
National Pay Range: $140,000 - $241,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.