Engineering Technician

Biohabitats • Denver, CO

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Biohabitats is seeking an Engineering Technician with deep field experience to provide operational support, technical design support, operations and maintenance (O&M) guidance, and construction administration/observation for decentralized and centralized water and wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically skilled in pumping, piping systems, controls, instrumentation, and metering, and passionate about integrating ecology and design. The Engineering Technician for this position will support a multidisciplinary team on integrated water strategies for public, private, and institutional clients throughout the country. Projects will include decentralized-scale, water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, and natural treatment systems/constructed wetlands. Biohabitats is known for its system integration, high performance sustainable infrastructure, and use of nature-based solutions. Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust-owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute. We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

Requirements

• Hands-on knowledge of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, instrumentation, controls, and related equipment, primarily as it applies to onsite/decentralized systems.
• Demonstrated experience providing operations support and field troubleshooting.
• Experience assisting with preparing design and construction documentation (plans and specifications).
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to field sites about 8 – 12 times a year.
• Possession of a vehicle and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wastewater process operations or technologies such as MBBRs, constructed wetlands, sand filters, trickling filters, UV, and/or ozone.
• Project management and/or team leadership experience.
• Cost estimating and technical writing experience.
• Enthusiasm for travel and hands-on work at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support for wastewater, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and related systems.
• Support system start-up, commissioning, and performance optimization.
• Develop O&M procedures and training materials for operators and clients.
• Assist in the selection, sizing, and specification of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, controls/SCADA, and related components.
• Support the preparation of design and construction documents (plans, details, and specifications).
• Contribute to narrative/report production, process flow schematics, and equipment schedules.
• Perform administrative reviews of submittments and requests for information.
• Conduct in-field construction observations and prepare site reports.
• Support punch lists, closeout documentation, and as-built verification.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level