What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Engineer-Civil position at VS Engineering, Inc.?
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Wastewater Treatment Engineer
About VS Engineering
VS Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the Midwest. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity—and we’re excited to expand our capabilities into a new service area: Water and Wastewater treatment. This is your opportunity to grow with a great company and help shape the future of this new practice.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a diverse technical background and extensive client-facing experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, support business development, and manage a wide range of project types, from conveyance and collection systems to treatment facility design.
This is a pivotal role within VS Engineering as we launch this new service line, offering an exciting opportunity for long-term growth and leadership. The selected candidate may choose Indianapolis or Noblesville as their home office.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Are you ready to build the future? Apply today and take the next step in your civil engineering career.
Wastewater Treatment Engineer
About VS Engineering
VS Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the Midwest. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity—and we’re excited to expand our capabilities into a new service area: Water and Wastewater treatment. This is your opportunity to grow with a great company and help shape the future of this new practice.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a diverse technical background and extensive client-facing experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, support business development, and manage a wide range of project types, from conveyance and collection systems to treatment facility design.
This is a pivotal role within VS Engineering as we launch this new service line, offering an exciting opportunity for long-term growth and leadership. The selected candidate may choose Indianapolis or Noblesville as their home office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities and conveyance systems
- Serve as a subject matter expert in permitting, treatability studies, process optimization, and system operations
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for multiple projects
- Oversee and mentor engineering teams, coordinating with other disciplines as needed
- Conduct site visits and maintain strong client relationships
- Support business development through client outreach, proposal preparation, and cost estimating
- Promote safety and quality standards across all project phases
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Be part of an exciting new service line with opportunity for long-term leadership and impact
- Choose Indianapolis or Noblesville as your home office
- Work with a supportive and talented team in a culture that values professional growth and innovation
- Competitive salary, benefits, and resources to support your success
- A chance to help shape the future of a respected firm with a strong regional presence
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (master’s degree a plus)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions
- Expertise in current engineering technologies, codes, and practices relevant to water/wastewater systems
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and leadership potential
- A problem-solving mindset, using creativity, engineering expertise, and collaboration to tackle complex challenges.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss timelines and technical details with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- A thorough understanding of codes, regulations, and design standards in relevant jurisdictions.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- A service-oriented attitude, dedicated to improving communities through civil infrastructure innovation.
Are you ready to build the future? Apply today and take the next step in your civil engineering career.