Regional Wastewater Treatment Leader

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatm ent Leader to manage and execute wastewa t er treatmen t projects for public utility clients.  This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a team of energetic, highly engaged professionals in Dewberry’s National Water Market Seg m en t . This po sit ion is available in a variety of locations and may offer remo te, hy brid or in person work opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills to lead engineers and other professionals on a variety of projects, which may include but are not limited to: Process troubleshooting and optimization Process modeling Biological nutrient removal Solids handling including aerobic and anaerobic digestion, dewatering, and biosolids disposal Reclaimed water PFAS treatme nt With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team to execute highly technical projects .  The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be capable of pursuing new opportunities , assisting with te chnical proposals , and preparing project work plans and fee estimate s . Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil , Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Thorough knowledge and ability to apply theories, principles, concepts , and practices of civil and environmental engineering to the planning of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance and treatment systems .
• A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• A successful track record in managing clients and developing new business.
• P.E. in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, DC, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina or the ability to obtain them through reciprocity within one year of the start date.
• Must have proven and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• P rogramming and/ or scripting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment design projects for public utility clients.
• Lead the planning phase of projects while interfacin g and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, technicians, inspectors, and permittin g specialists.
• Contribute to the continued growth of our National Water Market Segment through performing business development and client management activities, including proposal preparation and client interaction through active participation in professional associations.
• Effectively understand and communicate project expectations to the project team and client.
• Conduct QA and QC reviews of other projects.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring of junior staff.
• Employ earned value management principles to prepare and monitor project work plans, schedules, and budgets .
• Expand technical knowledge and professional network by attending seminars, workshops, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, and actively participating in State and/or National professional associations through committee involvement and technical presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees