Industrial Division Water/Wastewater Engineer

About Global Water Resources, Inc.:

Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 32 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.

The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. It enables smart water management programs such as remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

In addition to competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, you will have the opportunity to join an outstanding and incredibly talented team committed to the values of internal and external exceptional service. Global Water supports the growth and development of our employees. We are looking for individuals that are creative, motivated, and dedicated. If you are interested, send your resume to careers@gwresources.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line of your emails.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Industrial Services Water and Wastewater Utility Engineer to join our team and lead our new and growing Industrial Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in greenfield water and wastewater systems for large scale manufacturing companies with multiple and unique water supply demands and waste streams. This role requires a self-starter with the initiative to explore and implement technology-based solutions that are flexible to meet ever-changing operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary technical consulting engineering/construction teams.
• Oversee the startup and management of water and wastewater systems for industrial-sized customers, particularly Fortune 500 companies.
• Develop and implement technology-based solutions to manage multiple and unique waste streams.
• Conduct research and due diligence on emerging technologies with a focus on cost containment and flexibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and develop flexible implementation options.
• Execute the planning, design, and construction management of water and wastewater projects.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona water resources and regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare and present reports on design and construction management activities
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Optimize water recycling processes to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement system improvements.
• Analyze data and prepare reports on water usage, recycling rates, and system performance.
• Engage with community stakeholders to promote water conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Review and critique consultant scopes of work and invoices as well as manage consultant communications.
• Assess infrastructure needs based on current demands and projected future growth.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and value engineering for projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Proven experience in water and wastewater management, particularly with industrial-sized manufacturing companies.
• Strong knowledge of Arizona water resources and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have prior experience and knowledge to support and understand civil infrastructure construction.
• 4+ years of professional experience working in Engineering with water and wastewater infrastructure/utility projects.

Essential Job Functions

Basic Skills: Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Use logic and reasoning to solve problems. Assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Understands written communication and work-related documents such as design plans, specifications, and technical documentation. Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information as appropriate for the needs of the audience in reports, presentations, and public speaking. Able to persuade others to change their minds or behavior; brings others together to reconcile differences. Able to cope with pressure and deadlines, difficult situations and hard conversations.

Social Skills: Able to act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner with employees and external partners at all levels. Able to engage in regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information. Adjusts own actions in relation to others’ actions. Works to reconcile differences, actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Maintains professionalism in the face of deadlines; exhibits good listening, negotiation, persuasion, and critical thinking skills. Manages confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness.

Physical Demands: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus; climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain; use fingers to grasp and move small objects; ability to hear and recognize sounds; able to react quickly using hands, fingers, or feet; able to utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for safety. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction site heavy equipment and inclement weather.

Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:

• Believe in the Mission and Each Other

• Be Disciplined: People, Thought, Action

• Take Ownership

• Maintain a Positive Attitude

General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.

Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.