Water Treatment Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is a "People Focused and Project Driven" firm that has been in business for 110 years, known for high quality work and employees. The Water Treatment Engineer will help design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

• Analysis & Design:
  • Assess municipal water treatment facilities and perform planning studies
  • Develop engineering designs for water treatment plants and associated facilities.
• Project Management:
  • Manage and oversee projects from concept through construction.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to meet project design/construction milestones and schedule.
  • Prepare and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Construction Support:
  • Provide construction‑phase services, including attending pre‑bid meetings and progress meetings, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving technical issues.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Serve as project design lead and coordinate technical tasks across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers and support staff.
• Client Interaction & Proposals:
  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews.
  • Assist in preparing technical proposals and developing innovative design approaches.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Must have 5–10 years of progressive experience in municipal water treatment, treatment technology, water quality and process system planning, design, and construction alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers and architects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Virginia or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and leadership abilities.

• Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Water treatment plant hydraulic/process system modelling experience.

• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Group Life Insurance, optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Not accepting resumes from third‑party recruiters for this position.

Position #: 2847