Process Team Leader - Water & Wastewater

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Process Team Leader – Water & Wastewater | Greenville, SC

Our client, a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Process Team Leader to join and lead its Water Design Center in Greenville, South Carolina. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level process engineer to oversee and guide municipal water and wastewater treatment design projects across the firm's growing regional and footprint.

This leadership role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative, technical, and fast-paced environment, and is ready to take ownership of a dedicated process team supporting complex, high-value treatment plant projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the process design for water and wastewater treatment systems, including:

  • Process evaluation and selection

  • Hydraulic analysis

  • Conceptual and detailed process layouts

  • Equipment selection and sizing

• Develop and validate design criteria using process modeling software

• Create and review contract documents, including drawings and technical specifications

• Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams, regional offices, and regulatory/funding agencies

• Support business development efforts, including scope development, proposal writing, and project costing

• Lead and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control processes

• Mentor and guide a team of process engineers and designers

• Represent the firm in meetings, conferences, and site visits, including occasional travel for client presentations and field assessments

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• 10+ years of direct municipal water/wastewater design experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading project teams

• Proficiency in process modeling software such as:

  • Hydromantis GPS-X

  • Dynamita Sumo

  • EnviroSim BioWin

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Process equipment evaluation and cost estimating

  • Treatment plant hydraulics and process layouts

  • Development of plans, specifications, and technical documentation

• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of municipal water/wastewater process design experience

• 5+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary project teams

• PE licensure in multiple states, including SC, NC, GA, AL

• Established relationships with municipal clients in the Southeastern U.S.

• Active involvement in professional organizations such as AWWA, WEF, or WRF

Why Join?

• Be part of a specialized, high-performing team working on large-scale custom treatment projects

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering professionals

• Collaborate in a hybrid work environment that encourages innovation and professional development

• Take on client-facing responsibilities and help drive technical strategy and delivery excellence across the region

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing eligibility

• Paid time off and holidays

• Continuing education support and licensure reimbursement

• Wellness benefits and employee assistance programs

• Hybrid work flexibility

This is a prime opportunity to take the next step in your career and join a team shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure across the Southeast and beyond. If you're a technically strong, motivated leader with a passion for water treatment innovation, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.