Wastewater Performance Engineer

is looking for a Wastewater Performance Engineer to join our team. The position is virtual with frequent travel (60% to 75%) including overnight stays. This role involves evaluating wastewater treatment plant operations, system design, equipment performance, energy consumption, and the management of high-strength organic waste. The Wastewater Performance Engineer is responsible for developing technical strategies, estimating project costs, forecasting operational and energy improvements, and when applicable, creating plans to measure and verify these improvements. The engineer presents findings and recommendations to customers and internal teams, supports project design and delivery, and ensures smooth implementation to achieve exceptional results aligned with project goals and customer expectations. The Wastewater Performance Engineer will help identify and evaluate technical issues that include but are not limited to evaluation of water and wastewater treatment plant operation, performance, equipment, energy consumption, and system design; quantification and classification of available high-strength organic waste in each area; evaluation and optimization of anaerobic digester performance; and providing start-up assistance for biological processes associated with wastewater treatment The Wastewater Performance Engineer works with the Project development team to provide preliminary evaluation of biological, chemical, and mechanical processes of water and wastewater treatment plants to determine opportunities. The POS also coordinates the effort in the transitional period between project development, closing and then delivery. The Wastewater Performance Engineer works directly with the delivery team to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions that may arise during the construction. The Wastewater Performance Engineer provides in-person direction during the start-up phases of the project. The Wastewater Performance Engineer works with customers and managers to satisfy customer requests and concerns and assists the construction team to ensure smooth installations and achieve exceptional results for the customer. Serve as a primary technical resource during project implementation, ensuring alignment with customer needs and project objectives Assist with the analysis of utility bills, facility financials, and operational data to inform technical recommendations and project feasibility Create financial models based on project parameters and customer requirements Analyze and improve anaerobic digester and co-digestion system performance; quantify and classify high-strength organic waste streams Maintain a comprehensive understanding of plant/facility operations and energy systems; act as a long-term technical consultant to customers Support the development of technical documents including conceptual designs, construction documents, specification packages, commissioning plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Approve selected equipment prior to procurement to ensure accuracy in project costing and delivery timelines Coordinate with the Account Executives and Project Managers to develop and present project proposals to customers Facilitate effective communication among internal teams, subcontractors, and clients by developing clear written and schematic technical documentation that conveys project scope, solutions, and risks Coordinate transition efforts between project development, contract closing, and delivery phases to ensure seamless execution Determine and develop necessary measurement strategies to validate and ensure energy and operational performance guarantees are met Capable of being self-directed and successfully developing strategies in open-ended or evolving project environments Your background includes: Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a hands-on role in equipment maintenance, equipment operation, process design, or equipment design A bonus to have: PE license Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits Nine Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children We want you to know: Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more. #LI-Remote