Staff Engineer

NEW Water is seeking a technical problem-solver to join our team as a Staff Engineer. We need more than just a designer; we need an engineer who understands the heartbeat of a treatment plant. If you have experience optimizing treatment processes, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and working side-by-side with operations teams to solve real-time challenges, this is the role for you.

What You Will Do

In support of the NEW Water culture of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment, you will act as a bridge between engineering concepts and operational reality.

Process Engineering & Operations Support

• Optimize Treatment Systems: Develop a deep technical understanding of our existing and future treatment processes to drive efficiency and performance.
• Troubleshoot Real-World Issues: Lead the troubleshooting and correction of equipment issues for recently installed infrastructure, working directly with treatment and maintenance staff.
• Technical Advisory: Provide professional advice to internal stakeholders regarding engineering problems and process optimization.
• Start-Up & Monitoring: Assist with the start-up and active monitoring of treatment systems to ensure design intent meets operational needs.

Capital Project Management

• Project Leadership: Manage capital projects through all phases—including funding, bidding, contracting, construction, and start-up.
• Strategic Coordination: Coordinate complex projects with the maintenance and operations of existing facilities to minimize disruption to the plant.
• Consultant Management: Manage consulting engineers engaged in capital projects, ensuring NEW Water’s high standards are met.

What you need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates with wastewater process backgrounds.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, from consulting engineers to plant operators and the general public.

Why Join NEW Water?

At NEW Water, you aren't just managing projects; you are protecting our most valuable resource. You will work in a collaborative environment where decisions can impact the entire organization and the community we serve.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive rewards package that includes financial security, work-life balance, and wellness support:

• Retirement Security: Participate in the Wisconsin Retirement Plan (WRS), one of the strongest pension systems in the country.
• Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of Medical Insurance plans (including an HDHP with an HSA contribution) and dual choice Dental Plans. We also provide Long Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance coverage at no cost.
• Work-Life Balance: Our team enjoys paid leave benefits such as vacation, PTO and paid holidays, Additionally FlexTime and FlexPlace arrangements are available once training/onboarding is complete.

A full Job Description may be requested by emailing HR@newwater.us

Hiring Salary Range (2026): $89,211-$104,936 annually 

Full Salary Range (2026): $89,211-$125,944 annually