Water Reuse Technical Lead

Overview

Lead wastewater/water reuse projects, drive business, mentor team, manage design & client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• technical advisory
• regulatory compliance
• proposal development
• strategic relationships
• team mentoring

Tasks

MKN is seeking a Principal Wastewater Treatment/Water Reuse Technical Lead to work closely with Operations Managers, Principals, and other staff to drive business within the California market. This role will involve collaborating with local water professionals to develop and implement an innovative business strategy, identifying and leading key regional pursuits, managing large multidisciplinary projects in wastewater treatment, water reuse, and biosolids, and building strategic relationships with clients and teaming partners. -Identify business development opportunities that advance MKN’s presence in Southern California’s wastewater/water reuse sectors. -Ensure joint accountability for project execution, quality, and financial performance. -Foster and develop relationships with design-build partners, assisting with pursuits in strategic planning, stakeholder outreach, proposal development, and project management. -Serve as a technical advisor to design teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle—planning, design, construction, startup and commissioning, and operations. -Manage projects to deliver a high level of quality within budget and schedule constraints. -Mentor and supervise team members to build best-in-class capabilities. -Build and nurture strategic relationships with key officials, industry leaders, and agency management, working alongside Operations Managers and company leadership. -Stay current on regulatory policy changes and maintain working relationships with regulatory officials. -Engage actively in local professional organizations, such as CWEA, AWWA, and Water Use, aiming for leadership roles on boards or committees. -Collaborate with leadership to focus on water reuse, wastewater treatment, and biosolids clients. -Strengthen technical skills within the team through staff development and recruitment. -Contribute to business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, prepositioning, proposal development, and project interviews. -Lead project delivery by providing technical direction and fiscal oversight, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, and promoting quality control.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• 15+ years
• wastewater
• water reuse
• pe license
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (MS preferred). -15+ years of experience in wastewater treatment, biosolids, and/or water reuse, with increasing responsibility. -Proven track record in managing successful wastewater treatment, water reuse, and biosolids projects, with a focus on California. -Familiarity with wastewater and reuse systems, including master planning, conveyance, and treatment plant design. -California Professional Engineer (PE) license. -Experience in wastewater and reuse design, with an emphasis on treatment processes and plant design for consulting engineering. -Demonstrated supervisory, mentoring, and technical skills, along with strong proposal writing abilities. -Act as a technology leader, recognized as a company/industry expert within your specialty.

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Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000. The firm offers a highly competitive salary and fringe benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional water resource projects throughout the western U.S. MKN does not sponsor foreign nationals for employment-based visas or permanent residence. MKN strongly believes in and understands the importance of balancing work and personal life. Our recent awards, from Great Place to Work and Zweig Top Firms, are a testament to this value and the support we provide to our fellow team members. Our collaborative work environment and inclusive operating philosophy allow us to maintain a positive work culture while providing excellent service to our clients.

About mkn

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Visa Sponsorship

-mkn does not sponsor foreign nationals for employment-based visas or permanent residence.