Senior Legionella Consultant / Legionella Water Management Specialist

LCS•New York, NY

10d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Tower Water is a consultative, full-service, compliance-focused water treatment firm. We partner with organizations that truly care about their facilities, the people inside them, and the overall health of their buildings. Our clients value proactive water risk management and the expertise we bring in Legionella and waterborne pathogen control. We are seeking a Senior Legionella Consultant / Legionella Water Management Specialist to lead building water surveys, develop Water Management Plans (WMPs), and support compliance and outbreak response efforts in NJ, NY, and surrounding areas. As a Senior Legionella Consultant, you will be the trusted expert guiding clients and prospects through the full lifecycle of Legionella risk management—from survey and risk assessment, to Water Management Plan development, to annual review/certification and outbreak-related consulting. This is a senior, client-facing role. Once you demonstrate your capability, you will operate with near-full autonomy in the field and with clients, while collaborating closely with our internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field, such as: Environmental Science Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, etc.) Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in: Water treatment, building water systems, and/or Legionella risk management Conducting field surveys and assessments in complex building environments Client-facing technical/consulting work
Strong ability to: Read and interpret plumbing and mechanical drawings Understand system behavior, risk factors, and control measures Work independently in the field with minimal supervision once trained
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
High-level technical writing ability (able to produce polished, clear WMPs and reports)
Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with facility teams and property managers
Effective negotiation skills regarding control measures and responsibilities
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined with documentation
Strong project and time management skills
Calm and professional under pressure (especially during outbreak situations)
Comfortable working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, basements, and other building infrastructure spaces
Team-oriented, with a willingness to collaborate and support inspectors/technicians

Nice To Haves

ASSE 12080 – Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist
CWT – Certified Water Technologist (typically requiring 5+ years of water treatment experience)
Familiarity with NYC and NJ regulatory expectations for Legionella, cooling towers, and potable water systems
Experience with outbreak response or ARTP-type projects

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive surveys of building water systems, including: Domestic hot and cold water systems Cooling towers HVAC/hydronic systems Specialty systems (e.g., spas, fountains, humidifiers, process water)
Understand and document all systems, piping, temperatures, flow, and points of use.
Review and interpret plumbing drawings and mechanical plans.
Collect and record detailed system and equipment data using Tower Water templates and tools (including Excel).
Identify and communicate risks associated with Legionella and waterborne pathogens.
Lead client kickoff meetings for WMP development.
Ask all necessary questions to fully understand building operation, occupancy, and water use.
Develop clear, technically accurate, risk-based Water Management Plans.
Review draft plans with facility teams and revise as needed.
Negotiate control measures, weekly/monthly maintenance activities, and define responsibilities.
Design and adjust sampling strategies and sequences as part of the WMP.
Lead annual onsite reviews and certifications of Water Management Plans.
Verify whether anything has changed since prior assessments.
Reassess systems, piping, temperatures, and flows for continued effectiveness and compliance.
Recommend whether more or less sampling is needed, based on risk and historical data.
Support clients in understanding and meeting applicable regulatory and industry standards.
Serve as Tower Water’s subject-matter expert during outbreak-related work, particularly under NYC and NJ ARTP expectations.
Provide technically sound recommendations on immediate and long-term control measures.
Support client communication with regulators and health authorities, as appropriate.
Maintain high technical accuracy under time-sensitive, high-pressure conditions.
File all related forms and plans when required
Act as a trusted advisor to clients that value building health and occupant safety.
Clearly communicate risks, plans, responsibilities, and expected outcomes.
Explain regulatory requirements and compliance strategies in practical terms.
Provide expert recommendations when systems do not meet standards.
Support strong client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
Assist in field employee understanding and development
Maintain complete, accurate, and organized documentation for surveys, WMPs, certifications, and recommendations.
Ensure data integrity and clear audit trails.
Collaborate with compliance inspectors and field technicians; provide guidance and support where needed.
Informally mentor and support junior staff—formal management is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

401K (with employer matching up to 4%)
Accrued PTO and paid holidays
Generous employer contribution towards medical, dental and vision health benefits costs
Employer paid life insurance, with additional options
Employer paid supplemental short term disability insurance
FSA & HAS pretax benefit options
Professional development support, including ASSE and CWT preparation
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact building health and occupant safety
A consultative, team-oriented culture that values expertise and integrity
We provide all tools required to perform duties including a work computer and cell phone
The company covers all expenses related to professional certifications.
Opportunities for professional development and growth, along with quarterly performance discussions.