Water and PFAS Senior Engineer

About the role

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. The firm seeks an experienced Senior Professional to provide technical leadership and support the continued growth of its water and PFAS practice across the East Division. This role involves serving as a technical resource for water treatment and PFAS projects, supporting treatment planning, process selection, design development, regulatory compliance, and project execution. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams will deliver technically sound solutions for municipal, industrial, and private sector clients while maintaining the highest standards of quality and technical excellence.

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.

Abilities of the Ideal Candidate

• Technical leader with 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.

Qualifications

• 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, with the ability to gain reciprocity or licensure in additional jurisdictions as required by the work.
• Experience supporting municipal, industrial, or private sector clients.
• Demonstrated 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.

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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
• Career development support, including reimbursements for continuing education and expenses associated with trainings and certifications.
• Opportunities for career development through the internal Mentoring Program.

Pay

The expected salary range for the position is $125,000 – $150,000. Final agreed-upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.