Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading public agency in the Fairfax, VA area, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Engineer with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship to support daily wastewater treatment process management, long term planning, and the evaluation of emerging and pilot scale wastewater treatment technologies. The process engineer will work with a variety of disciplines and backgrounds both in the office and in the field.

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Role Summary:

Performs engineering analysis, daily and long-term process monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Conducts research and pilot studies on new technologies and process improvement.

Works closely with the operation and maintenance group to implement process recommendations in the plant.

Serves as project manager and/or technical lead during project activities.

Serves as back up to other engineering positions and supports other facility groups and branches.

The work directly affects treatment process performance, system reliability, and regulatory compliance across the County’s wastewater network.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

High self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Highly efficient and consistently productive in fast-paced environments
Strong wastewater treatment background with hands-on process engineering experience
Experience in research initiatives, lab testing, and process validation
Engineer III to Engineer IV level experience preferred

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or closely related Engineering field
Four years of progressively responsible wastewater process engineering experience

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Preferred Background

5+ years wastewater treatment process and/or unit operations experience related to large scale (>35 MGD) advanced wastewater treatment plants
Experience ensuring compliance with and knowledge of the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act and associated federal and state regulations as they relate to wastewater facilities
Outstanding oral and written communications skills

Salary Range:

DOE

This role supports the Wastewater Treatment Division, which serves ~1.1 million residents and manages:

Treatment plants

Work Environment

Combination of office, jobsite, and construction environments
Regular coordination with consultants, operations personnel, and construction teams
Emergency/on call support during critical events

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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