Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Treatment System Design

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer / Project Manager to join its collaborative water and wastewater services team. This individual will serve a key function in managing industrial water and wastewater design and implementation projects.    

This role will be focused on the engineering design aspects of wastewater treatment in a variety of industrial environments, therefore a deep understanding of industrial processes, specifically in the manufacturing, pharma/life science, and technology sectors, is preferred. This individual will interface with multidisciplinary teams (both internal and external) to solve complex client issues and will be a liaison among the compliance, design, capex, and construction teams to provide a seamless client experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Design of water and wastewater treatment systems for the removal of solids, metals, VOCs, PFAS and other parameters, as project requirements and regulations dictate.
• Selection and design of physical and biological treatment processes, including chemical precipitation, ion exchange, clarification, filtration, adsorption and bioreactor technologies.
• Development of system process flow diagrams (PFDs), water balance, and Process/Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Design, implementation, and management of treatability and pilot studies, including jar test studies, sampling plans, and compliance and optimization studies.
• Support teams in investigating the causes of non-compliances with permit terms/effluent limitations as well as treatment system issues, develop thorough investigation plans and reports, and develop and implement corrective action plans;
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), operation and maintenance (O&M) plans, and provide site-specific operator training;
• Manage and provide direction to internal and external wastewater treatment experts and design teams to facilitate system upgrades, troubleshooting, treatability studies, bench-scale and pilot studies, and other related engineering tasks;
• Lead the preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications) for treatment systems and associated improvements including collection, conveyance, and monitoring systems;
• Provide direction to other engineering disciplines (geotechnical, civil, plumbing, electrical) as needed;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior and mid-level staff for specific project assignments, and overall training and mentoring of staff on the team;
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals including development of scope and costs;
• Manage project financials as project or task manager;
• Interact with and build relationships with clients, contractors/subcontractors, and internal practice leaders.  Demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to client needs;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
• Prepare technical documents including reports, plans/programs, permit applications, and other written deliverables;
• Travel to client sites as needed to support project and client needs; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering.  Master’s degree preferred;
• 8+ years of experience working in the environmental engineering field, with a minimum of 5 years focused on water and wastewater projects;
• Minimum of 5 years direct consulting experience;
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain, wastewater operators licensure a plus;
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects;
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities and manage client relationships is strongly desired;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.