Principal Water Treatment Engineer (Modeling & Regulatory Compliance) - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Water Treatment Engineer to join our dynamic Pacific West Water Team. This role focuses on water treatment design and modeling in addition to regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and a passion for advancing water treatment technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the modeling and simulation of water treatment processes, utilizing advanced computational tools and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and standards, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Conduct assessments and identify areas for improvement in existing water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement innovative water treatment solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Engage with stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, clients, and community members, to discuss project developments and compliance matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in water treatment engineering, with a focus on modeling and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of water quality standards, treatment processes, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in modeling software (e.g., AquaChem, HEC-RAS, EPANET) and data analysis tools.
• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license 
• Advanced knowledge of water treatment processes, technologies, and industry best practices
• Expertise in water treatment modeling software and data analysis tools
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to water treatment and quality
• AWWA certifications or other relevant water treatment specialties preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed for project sites and regulatory meetings

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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