Sr. Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater Treatment - 20750-5879
- GHD
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Full Time
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**Job Description**
**The importance of water to the health of our world can\'t be
overstated.**
As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases,
the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the
front.
Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently
to help pre-empt and prepare for what\'s next. Be a part of this dynamic
and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for
your community.
You\'ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and
decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect
nature and nurture communities.
**Who are we looking for?**
**GHD** is seeking a **Senior Project Engineer - Water Treatment** to
join our team based in our **Phoenix, AZ office**. We are seeking
someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, and/or design of
Water and Wastewater treatment infrastructure projects, including
alternatives analysis; preliminary and process design; treatment
facilities design; and engineering services during construction. We are
working on some of the most cutting-edge programs in the U.S., including
organics-to-energy.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide design guidelines,
technical oversight, project engineering and management services, client
management and business development relating to Water and Wastewater
projects. Further, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated
team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support in the training
and mentorship of engineers and other technicians and become part of our
regional leadership team.
**In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to
deliver community change.**
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made
sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new
future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and
committed people in the process.
**Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.**
**Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position
offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:**
- Coordinate project teams in the development of reports, planning
studies, specifications, detailed design drawings, and other
technical deliverables for treatment and infrastructure-related
projects
- Lead Water/Wastewater treatment planning and detailed design of
Water/Wastewater hydraulics, process modeling, process design,
equipment design and integration, maintenance of plant operation,
process controls, and construction sequencing
- Distribute and oversee the work of subordinate technical staff and
engineers
- Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional
organization meetings
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects
during planning, design, and construction
- Lead and support proposals, and scope and fee development; assist
with business development pursuits
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and regulators to help create
successful projects
- Provide mentorship and development support to junior level staff
**What you will bring to the team:**
- Planning and design experience in Water/Wastewater treatment
facilities, including design experience with preliminary treatment
processes such as screening and grit removal process design,
secondary treatment processes such as aeration tanks and bioreactor
design and process design and modeling of biological processes for
organics and nutrient removal, and tertiary process design including
effluent filtration and disinfection
- Hands-on experience with Water/Wastewater treatment p ocess analysis
and troubleshooting, process design, process planning, and process
analysis
- Detailed understanding of Water/Wastewater treatment
physical-chemical and biological process mechanisms
- Strong project management and design management skills specific to
Water/Wastewater treatment facility improvements
- Experience with Water/Wastewater treatment facility construction and
commissioning of facility upgrades and new facilities
- Familiar with Water/Wastewater treatment regulations and
restrictions
- Experience managing clients and supporting business development
- Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as
independently
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
**Qualifications**
10+ years of experience in the Water/Wastewater treatment design with
emphasis on upgrades of Water/Wastewater treatment facilities to add new
process mechanical equipment and biological treatment system
improvements
Bachelor\'s degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical
Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Master\'s degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical
Engineering is preferred
Valid AZ Profess
information, please see:
**Job Description**
**The importance of water to the health of our world can\'t be
overstated.**
As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases,
the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the
front.
Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently
to help pre-empt and prepare for what\'s next. Be a part of this dynamic
and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for
your community.
You\'ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and
decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect
nature and nurture communities.
**Who are we looking for?**
**GHD** is seeking a **Senior Project Engineer - Water Treatment** to
join our team based in our **Phoenix, AZ office**. We are seeking
someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, and/or design of
Water and Wastewater treatment infrastructure projects, including
alternatives analysis; preliminary and process design; treatment
facilities design; and engineering services during construction. We are
working on some of the most cutting-edge programs in the U.S., including
organics-to-energy.
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide design guidelines,
technical oversight, project engineering and management services, client
management and business development relating to Water and Wastewater
projects. Further, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated
team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support in the training
and mentorship of engineers and other technicians and become part of our
regional leadership team.
**In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to
deliver community change.**
Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made
sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new
future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and
committed people in the process.
**Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.**
**Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position
offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:**
- Coordinate project teams in the development of reports, planning
studies, specifications, detailed design drawings, and other
technical deliverables for treatment and infrastructure-related
projects
- Lead Water/Wastewater treatment planning and detailed design of
Water/Wastewater hydraulics, process modeling, process design,
equipment design and integration, maintenance of plant operation,
process controls, and construction sequencing
- Distribute and oversee the work of subordinate technical staff and
engineers
- Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional
organization meetings
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects
during planning, design, and construction
- Lead and support proposals, and scope and fee development; assist
with business development pursuits
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and regulators to help create
successful projects
- Provide mentorship and development support to junior level staff
**What you will bring to the team:**
- Planning and design experience in Water/Wastewater treatment
facilities, including design experience with preliminary treatment
processes such as screening and grit removal process design,
secondary treatment processes such as aeration tanks and bioreactor
design and process design and modeling of biological processes for
organics and nutrient removal, and tertiary process design including
effluent filtration and disinfection
- Hands-on experience with Water/Wastewater treatment p ocess analysis
and troubleshooting, process design, process planning, and process
analysis
- Detailed understanding of Water/Wastewater treatment
physical-chemical and biological process mechanisms
- Strong project management and design management skills specific to
Water/Wastewater treatment facility improvements
- Experience with Water/Wastewater treatment facility construction and
commissioning of facility upgrades and new facilities
- Familiar with Water/Wastewater treatment regulations and
restrictions
- Experience managing clients and supporting business development
- Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as
independently
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
**Qualifications**
10+ years of experience in the Water/Wastewater treatment design with
emphasis on upgrades of Water/Wastewater treatment facilities to add new
process mechanical equipment and biological treatment system
improvements
Bachelor\'s degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical
Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Master\'s degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical
Engineering is preferred
Valid AZ Profess
Job ID: 482413580
Originally Posted on: 6/23/2025
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