National Wastewater Treatment Lead

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a National Wastewater Treatment Lead to join our team. We are open on where this role can be located. Options include, Atlanta GA, Orlando FL, Henderson NV, Austin or Houston TX, and Alexandria VA offices. This is a hybrid role (combination of work remotely and in office weekly). This individual will be the national technical leader for wastewater treatment projects. The focus of this role is to provide project management and technical leadership on major municipal wastewater projects across the US. 

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Primary responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver system/facility planning, process optimization and engineering for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment facilities, technical services for solids handling/biosolids facilities, effluent conversion to potable water, and related regulatory advisory services.
• Provides technical leadership on projects and strategic pursuits and select initiatives and providing technical mentorship to wastewater treatment engineers.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects related to wastewater treatment and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.
• Conducts quality control checks, reviews calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness, performs site inspections and reviews, and conducts or oversees remedial design work.
• Designs and directs complex research efforts within the field of wastewater treatment.
• Defines scope and budget of projects, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments. Assists management in conducting project review audits involving wastewater treatment.
• Selects problems for investigation, developing novel approaches and solutions to technical problems.
• Develops exhibits, abstracts, presentations, and/or technical papers with Clients and internal staff for publication in technical journals and presentations at technical conferences, both national and local.
• Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical project delivery programs and coordinates with staff managers to selectively involve and educate engineering staff in these in-house programs as well as in outside technical development opportunities (conferences, seminars, etc.)
• Provides technical leadership on projects, strategic pursuits and select initiatives. Defines and reviews scope and budget for wastewater projects.
• Coordinates with project leads to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area. Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within the wastewater treatment field.
• Performs such other duties as this role’s supervisor, the National Water Infrastructure Technical Director, may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• M.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited program, Ph.D. with an emphasis on biological wastewater treatment process is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one state with ability to obtain license in other states in a timely manner (within 6 months of need arising) as projects dictate.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive technical design experience within the consulting industry.
• Experience with biological process modeling and simulation software.
• Experience with biological process operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience and interest in pursuing leadership opportunities within professional associations.
• Experience with successful pursuit of projects and research grants related to biological wastewater treatment processes and technology.
• Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations.
• Credentials to support technical competence and knowledge of relevant issues facing the wastewater treatment industry.
• Affiliation and active participation with organizations such as Water Environment Federation.
• Excellent speaking, presenting, and writing skills
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
• Special skills:
  • Strong technical background and experience in wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Candidates must thrive in a team environment and have proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
  • Local, regional and/or national recognition as an industry leader with a publication record, engagement in national associations, and conference presentation experience a plus.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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