AtkinsRéalis · 4 months ago
National Wastewater Treatment Lead
US.GA.Atlanta.1600 RiverEdge Parkway, NW
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $183K/yr
15+ years expAtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, seeking a National Wastewater Treatment Lead to provide project management and technical leadership on major municipal wastewater projects across the US. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, establishing technical criteria, and conducting quality control checks for wastewater treatment facilities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
M.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited program
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
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
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
Preferred
Ph.D. with an emphasis on biological wastewater treatment process
Local, regional and/or national recognition as an industry leader with a publication record, engagement in national associations, and conference presentation experience
Benefits
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.
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$619.47MKey Investors
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $294.47M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2020-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
Louis Véronneau
Chief Operating Officer
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