Water Treatment Engineer

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven." With over 110 years in business, we are known for quality work and quality employees. Join our team to design infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

About the role

We are seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with 5–10 years of progressive experience in the planning, design, and construction of water treatment systems. This role involves working on municipal and industrial water treatment projects, including raw water and pre-treatment facilities, filtration processes, post-filtration facilities, chemical storage and feed systems, chemical treatment, and process mechanical, piping, and pumping systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess municipal water treatment facilities and perform planning studies.
• Develop engineering designs for water treatment plants and associated facilities.
• Manage and oversee projects from concept through construction, coordinating with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to meet design and construction milestones.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Provide construction-phase services, including attending pre-bid and progress meetings, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving technical issues.
• Serve as project design lead and coordinate technical tasks across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and support staff.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals and developing innovative design approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in municipal water treatment, treatment technology, water quality, and process system planning, design, and construction alongside multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership abilities, and attention to detail.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Water treatment plant hydraulic/process system modeling experience.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group Life Insurance, as well as optional additional life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000 – $185,000. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.

Position is onsite and full-time.