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

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Job ID: 482413580
Originally Posted on: 6/23/2025

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