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WSB is now accepting applications for a Wastewater Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in project management, evaluating, planning, designing, bidding, and constructing municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater conveyance systems to join our Minneapolis, St. Paul or Burnsville office. You will contribute to the company, our clients, and their constituents by delivering on the following:
- Design new wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations, review existing wastewater treatment facilities, prepare reports for proposed equipment/systems upgrades and replacements, and present your findings to clients and regulatory agencies
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply various wastewater treatment technologies, equipment, and processes to optimize performance or ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and apply the results to wastewater treatment plant configurations
- Develop specifications and drawings such as process flow diagrams (PFDs) and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for senior drafting technicians
- Assess impact of changing EPA and MPCA regulations for specific client needs
- Travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews, field verification of designs, proposal presentations, and other business development activities
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in wastewater engineering in areas such as evaluating, planning, designing, bidding, and constructing municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and wastewater conveyance systems
- A minimum of 3 years of wastewater engineering project management experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- A current Minnesota PE license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months
- A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to work at a variety of locations
- The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains associated with construction projects
- Excellent organizational and communications skills
- Experience in some or most of the following technical areas:
- Wastewater treatment process design
- Biological nutrient removal
- Biosolids stabilization and processing
- Pilot testing
- Process modeling with BioWin or GPS-x
- Advanced oxidation
- Reuse
Our preferred candidate will have:
- A Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Proven business development experience
- Experience mentoring and developing staff
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 25 complementary areas across the nation.