Overview

If you’re looking for a place to grow your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic and innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer in Seattle, WA you will work on complex projects involving innovative process engineering design and implementation projects, including water and wastewater treatment system evaluation, testing, design, and implementation, as well as permitting support and construction support. This position would involve supporting project management either through task or project management depending on the candidates experience and scope of work. In addition, the candidate will also assist in expanding our practice in the region through assisting in business development efforts including attending conferences, visiting clients, and assisting in proposal development. 

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position may include:

• Performing and overseeing detailed water/wastewater process engineering design on a variety of project types and geographies;
• Applying innovative treatment processes for mitigating polluting contaminants, including emerging contaminants;
• Developing report plans for sampling, feasibility study, and design basis;
• Developing technical reports, including feasibility studies and treatment process evaluation;
• Developing engineer’s cost estimate analysis for treatment systems;
• Performing permitting support with local, regional, and national permitting agencies;
• Developing construction documents, including bid forms and technical specifications;
• Conducting or overseeing field investigations and construction support services;
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal and external;
• Interacting with client representatives and regulatory representatives;
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring; and
• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, defensive driving certification, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 30%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering, with emphasis on process engineering or closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering, with emphasis on process engineering or closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7 preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the management of clients. (required)
• Proven leadership skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Experience with modeling and design software tools such as InfoWater, WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, GPS-X, Biowin, and AutoCAD. (preferred)
• Experience working on a variety project types and in a variety of roles (e.g., project engineer and project manager) within the water/wastewater industry (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Culture/EEO Statement

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for hard working individuals with exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified Washington locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $90,935 / Maximum Salary: $136,765 (Seattle)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.