Professional Engineer

Overview

Licensed PE to lead water tank inspections, manage projects, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• technical mentorship
• client engagement
• field inspections
• data collection
• cost estimates
• plan development

Tasks

-Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members -Engage with clients, deliver presentations, and coordinate project activities with various stakeholders and regulatory agencies -Attend and present at national and regional industry conferences -Oversee and conduct field activities, including site inspections, data collection, and report preparation -Develop plans, specifications, technical memoranda, and cost estimates for water tank inspections and maintenance

Requirements

• ampp
• pe
• bachelor's
• 5+ years
• awwa
• nfpa

What You Bring

-AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Certified Coating Inspector or Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification. – desired -Registered PE or currently have an EIT and plan to obtain the Professional Engineer (PE) license -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Metallurgical and Materials, or a related Engineering field. -5+ years of progressive experience in the water/wastewater industry and working knowledge of AWWA and/or NFPA standards

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Benefits

KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh! KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry. Convinced KTA is where you belong? Apply today to take the next step in becoming a part of a proudly 100% employee-owned company that offers competitive pay and benefits!

About Kta-Tator, Inc.

-The firm began in a suburban Pittsburgh basement in 1949 and invented the iconic KTA Test Panel to evaluate coating performance across failure modes. -In the 1960s, it pioneered independent coatings inspection services and expanded into instrument sales, eventually becoming a leading player in the field. -By the 1970s, it had expanded into physical and analytical testing laboratories, supporting forensic coatings analysis with advanced instrumentation and accreditation under ISO 17025. -The firm developed its proprietary CAPP® system in the 1980s, which evolved into an industry-leading maintenance planning platform. -From nuclear plant inspection in the early 1970s—including post‑Three Mile Island—to major pipeline and offshore wind projects, it delivers third‑party QA inspection and corrosion control services worldwide. -Its business units encompass coatings consulting, steel & concrete fabrication inspection, professional field QA, materials engineering, and a global instrument sales division. -The company continues to expand its testing facilities and recently acquired Future Labs to enhance materials inspection capabilities in energy and critical infrastructure sectors. -It maintains international service coverage with certified inspectors, engineers, and lab professionals providing unbiased, third‑party expertise to protect client assets.

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