Water Design Project Engineer

Kleinfelder•Perrysburg, OH

About The Position

Kleinfelder’s Environmental team is seeking a Water Design Project Engineer to design, implement, and manage decentralized water and wastewater treatment systems for commercial and industrial clients. The role applies technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to deliver client-focused, cost-effective, and sustainable water infrastructure solutions. The engineer will oversee system design and installation, conduct or oversee site assessments and feasibility studies, and use hydraulic modeling to identify suitable configurations. The position also involves developing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, proposals, environmental documentation, technical reports, and permit applications. The engineer will collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies; provide technical guidance on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; and lead or support construction oversight and commissioning. The role requires staying current with emerging technologies and best practices in decentralized water and wastewater management. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in engineering, have 3–5 years of project management experience with water/wastewater systems and 6–10 years of experience designing water and wastewater treatment systems, and possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. After an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering.
3–5 years of experience in project management of water/wastewater systems.
6–10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment system design.
Experience in water/wastewater engineering or management, with emphasis on decentralized systems.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Following an offer, satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design and installation of decentralized/on-site water and wastewater treatment systems tailored to commercial applications.
Oversee site assessments, feasibility studies, and hydraulic modeling to determine optimal system configurations.
Develop and review engineering plans, specifications, and proposals for wastewater infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
Provide technical guidance on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Prepare environmental documentation, technical reports, and permit applications.
Lead or support construction oversight and commissioning of treatment systems.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in decentralized water and wastewater management.