Water Treatment Engineering Lead

Primary Function

Serve as a technical lead and/or project manager on water treatment infrastructure projects
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, on-time, and within-budget solutions.
Develop process designs for advanced and conventional drinking water treatment systems, including pilot testing, bench-scale studies, and process optimization.
Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, specifications, and construction drawings.
Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams throughout all project phases.
Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations.
Stay current on emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends impacting drinking water treatment and distribution.

Primary Duties

• Serve as a technical lead and/or project manager on water treatment infrastructure projects
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, on-time, and within-budget solutions
• Develop process designs for advanced and conventional drinking water treatment systems, including pilot testing, bench-scale studies, and process optimization
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, specifications, and construction drawings
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams throughout all project phases
• Support business development activities, including client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations
• Stay current on emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends impacting drinking water treatment and distribution

Experience

• Experience with California water regulations and permitting processes
• Experience with physical-chemical modeling processes (RTW Software, Membrane Water Quality/Hydraulic Modeling Software, Excel-based process equipment sizing tools)
• Experience in executing- and managing- the development of detailed mechanical process plans, specifications, and cost estimates as the Engineer-of-Record for both small- and large projects

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license (California PE preferred)
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in drinking water treatment and infrastructure design and delivery as a lead designer and/or project technical leader, and engineer-of-record
• Proven record leading multi-disciplinary teams on water treatment and infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of drinking water treatment processes (e.g., conventional coagulation/ filtration processes, disinfection processes, chemical systems, groundwater treatment technologies, and membrane systems)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $200,000. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional and national water resource projects.

About Ardurra

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra.