Senior Lead Engineer

Water Technologies•Glen Allen, VA

3d•$118,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering custom municipal and industrial treatment systems. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll be accountable for all engineering deliverables, guiding cross-functional teams of 25-30+ engineers through complex projects from conception to completion. As a member of the project leadership team alongside the Project Manager and Sourcing Project Leader, you'll ensure technical excellence, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while serving as the primary technical face of Veolia to our customers. This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who excels at building high-performing teams, communicating vision, and driving results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering field
Minimum 10 years of project experience in engineering or a related field
Impeccable planning, organization, and time management skills
Clear, concise communication and presentation abilities
Strong meeting facilitation skills with ability to set objectives and drive outcomes
Team player with excellent judgment under changing conditions
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in water treatment, oil & gas, chemical, or power industries
Experience with industrial processes and system engineering
EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) contract experience
Professional Engineer's License, or ability to obtain one within 1 year.

Responsibilities

Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls) managing approximately 4,000 engineering hours monthly
Build and mentor high-performing teams, delegate effectively, and facilitate collaboration across functions
Establish project rhythms, meetings, and communication structures that drive clear action plans and outcomes
Identify competency development needs and support team growth.
Oversee all engineering deliverables including P&IDs, equipment drawings, datasheets, plant/piping arrangements, instrumentation architecture, and design specifications
Coordinate formal and peer review processes to ensure accuracy and quality of all technical work
Manage engineering activities across internal and external functions using industry-standard tools (schedules, document lists, action items, risk registers, change orders)
Ensure proper technical review of vendor selection and fabrication.
Support bid activities with technical reviews, labor estimates, and sub-contracting strategies
Execute projects with balance of plant (BOP) and site installation scope
Serve as primary customer liaison, resolving technical queries and managing expectations
Coordinate technical requirements with suppliers and ensure timely information delivery
Support Sourcing in vendor management and performance monitoring.
Manage project team resource budgets and allocate resources strategically
Coordinate all engineering activities to maximize performance and project success
Maintain critical project reporting and documentation
Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when managing multiple shifting demands.