Assistant Vice President, Industrial Water Treatment Engineer

$122,000 - $175,000/Yr

WSP Global - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Vice President, Industrial Water Treatment Engineer will lead and manage various industrial and mine water treatment projects, overseeing client relationships, project execution, and staff development. This role involves designing treatment plants, providing procurement and construction support, and optimizing existing operations. The position also emphasizes business development and mentorship for junior engineers, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, projects, and staff involved in industrial and mine water treatment projects.
• Design industrial and mine water treatment plants, including alternatives analyses and process design from conceptual through detailed design.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Provide procurement and construction support for projects.
• Support commissioning and start-up of water treatment plants.
• Optimize current operating plants and make process decisions.
• Initiate business development opportunities and develop proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor early career and mid-level engineers to support their growth and professional development.
• Achieve key performance goals through project work and winning new work.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with a focus in Water Treatment or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• 10-15+ years of relevant post-education experience in a design or consulting engineering firm working on industrial and mining water treatment projects.
• Strong engineering skills in process development and detailed design projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing engineering teams on complex projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, along with graphics software for conceptual design of industrial wastewater systems.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
• Strong self-leadership and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• MSHA certification.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings