Water and PFAS Senior Engineer

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.

About the role

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership and support the continued growth of our water and PFAS practice across the East Division. In this role, you will serve as a technical resource for water treatment and PFAS projects, supporting treatment planning, process selection, design development, regulatory compliance, and project execution. You will collaborate with project teams to deliver technically sound solutions for municipal, industrial, and private sector clients while helping maintain the highest standards of quality and technical excellence.

This position is available in any Kleinfelder office within Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland and should be comfortable supporting projects and clients across multiple geographic areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong technical resource for water treatment, PFAS, and related water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership for the planning, evaluation, design, and implementation of water treatment solutions.
• Collaborate with Client Account Managers, Project Managers, Practice Leaders, and technical staff to support successful project delivery.
• Support project teams through technical review, problem solving, and application of quality standards.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, pursuit support, and client engagement activities.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry activities to maintain technical expertise and support market visibility.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in water treatment, PFAS, water quality, water/wastewater, or related consulting projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, and the ability to gain reciprocity or licensure in additional jurisdictions as required by the work.
• Experience supporting municipal, industrial, or private sector clients.
• Demonstrate experience supporting and/or leading the technical delivery of water treatment projects, providing technical input and review, supporting proposal efforts, and developing practical solutions to water quality and treatment challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience within Pennsylvania for water treatment and PFAS is preferred.

Abilities

• Technical leader demonstrated expertise in water treatment and related water quality challenges.
• Leads multidisciplinary technical teams to develop practical, innovative, and client-focused solutions.
• Communicates technical concepts effectively to clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Builds strong client relationships through technical credibility, responsiveness, and collaboration.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance that supports staff development.
• Applies sound engineering judgment to identify risks, solve complex problems, and maintain high quality standards.
• Earns and maintains the confidence of clients, peers, and company leadership.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications.
• Opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Pay

The expected salary range for the position is $125,000 - $150,000, based on individual qualifications and experience.