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Contech Engineered Solutions · 1 day ago

Stormwater R&D Lab Manager

Contech Engineered Solutions is a leading provider of stormwater treatment technologies, dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions. The Stormwater R&D Lab Manager will lead operations at the in-house testing facility, supporting the development, validation, and regulatory approval of advanced stormwater treatment systems.

Construction

Responsibilities

Design and execute laboratory and field-simulated tests for stormwater treatment systems (filters, hydrodynamic separators, biofiltration units)
Oversee daily lab operations, including scheduling, safety compliance, equipment calibration, and staff supervision
Ensure all testing follows industry and regulatory standards (e.g., TAPE, NJCAT, ASTM)
Implement and maintain lab SOPs and QA/QC procedures
Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and product management teams on new product development and improvements to existing systems
Support third-party verification and certification processes, liaising with regulatory agencies and external labs
Maintain detailed, traceable lab documentation and records

Qualification

Stormwater treatment systemsWater quality samplingLab management experienceRegulatory frameworksMicrosoft OfficeTechnical writingAnalytical skillsSupervisory experienceOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in stormwater management, product verification, or lab testing
2+ years of supervisory experience; ability to lead a team of 3-5
Proficiency in stormwater treatment systems, water quality sampling, flow monitoring, and lab instrumentation
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as TAPE, NJCAT, and ASTM standards
Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Occasional travel is required for field tests and external coordination

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
PE (Professional Engineer) license
5+ years of stormwater or lab testing experience
Experience using woodworking tools for prototype fabrication
In-depth knowledge of EPA/stormwater regulations and construction industry practices

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Contech Engineered Solutions

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