Water and Wastewater Engineer -- Senior Lead/Consultant

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•$134,546 - $205,557

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to take a leading role in growing Sargent & Lundy's water and wastewater practice while applying deep technical expertise across a diverse portfolio of clients in the energy, industrial, and municipal markets.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
Ten or more years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment engineering, with demonstrated expertise in systems serving the power, industrial, municipal or data center markets.
Strong Leadership and organization skills.
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage complex, concurrent projects.
Experience in business development activities such as proposal writing, scope development, and client management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical material to non-technical audiences.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and technically rigorous team culture.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Hands-on experience with water treatment technologies such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, ZLD, biological nutrient removal, cooling water treatment, and industrial wastewater systems.
Familiarity with federal environmental regulatory programs including the Clean Water Act, NPDES permitting, Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Experience with water modeling or simulation software.
Background supporting environmental permitting for power generation, data centers, or industrial facilities.
Familiarity with water reuse, water recycling, or closed-loop treatment system design.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design, evaluation, and review of water supply and wastewater treatment systems for power generation, data centers, industrial facilities, and municipal clients.
Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
Prepare and oversee preliminary engineering studies for new installations, system modifications, and retrofits of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Independently verify designs of vendor-supplied treatment equipment and systems, including reverse osmosis, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), biological treatment, and chemical conditioning systems.
Analyze complex water quality and treatment challenges, develop technical solutions, and present findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate the impact of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., Clean Water Act, Effluent Limitation Guidelines, NPDES) on water and wastewater systems for new and existing facilities.
Prepare complex technical reports, specifications, and mass/water balances.
Travel to client offices and project sites as needed for project reviews and client engagement.
Serve as a key leader in expanding S&L's water and wastewater practice, including identifying supporting proposal development, and cultivating client relationships.
Collaborate with project managers and practice leadership to establish work priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
Maintain and enhance knowledge of emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and industry standards relevant to water and wastewater treatment.
Represent S&L at industry conferences, code committees, and professional organizations to elevate the firm's visibility in the water sector.