Lead Industrial Water Treatment Engineer

WSP • Lakewood, CO

10d

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Lead Industrial Water Treatment Engineer to work out of our Lakewood, CO or Sacramento, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Industrial Wastewater Treatment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental or Chemical Engineering, with a focus in Water Treatment or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in a design or consulting engineering firm working on industrial and mining water treatment projects.
• Strong engineering skills in process development and detailed design projects.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal skills
• Manage engineering teams on small and large complex projects
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word along with graphics software necessary for the conceptual design of Industrial wastewater systems.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline
• MSHA certification
• OSHA HAZOWOPER certification

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, and staff involved in a variety of industrial and mine water treatment projects.
• Provide technical direction for industrial and mine water treatment plants projects including alternatives analyses, process design from conceptual through detailed design.
• Effective collaboration and coordination within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Provide procurement and construction support.
• Provide commissioning and start-up support.
• Support current operating plants with plant optimization and process decisions.
• Participate in business development opportunities and assist in developing proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Achieve key performance goals through project work and winning work.
• Mentor early career staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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