Lead Wastewater Engineer
Des Moines, Iowa / Cedar Rapids, Iowa / Madison, Wisconsin / Rapid City, South Dakota / Minneapolis, Minnesota / Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Civil /
Full Time Exempt /
Hybrid
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
Our Infrastructure Solutions business focuses on working with public agencies to solve challenges with our built infrastructure, improving the quality of life for all by helping people safely and efficiently travel, delivering clean water, and protecting public health. We partner alongside clients in all project phases, from planning through construction, on building roads, airports and water systems. Our focus is on the people we serve, and their success is our inspiration.
Foth is seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Wastewater Engineer. In this role, you will lead discipline development and design diverse treatment and pumping projects for municipal wastewater facilities. Join a team dedicated to leveraging the latest technology and top engineering talent to drive growth in our wastewater team. This position can be based out of our Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, or South Dakota office locations. Candidates from other states with the appropriate skills and experience may also be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for technical engineering as a municipal wastewater discipline lead for wastewater treatment, process engineering, odor control, pretreatment, biological treatment, wastewater lift stations, facility designs and expansions.
- Drive client management and business development for municipal wastewater facilities and treatment projects.
- Develop technical wastewater facility plans, master plans, and reports for state and federal approvals and funding applications.
- Lead and develop technical hydraulic and wastewater loading analysis for wastewater treatment and pumping facilities.
- Prepare design plans, specifications, and bid documents for wastewater mechanical treatment, biological treatment, chemical processes, and pretreatment projects.
- Provide mentoring and management of a growing wastewater engineering team.
- Oversee construction support services, including shop drawings, pay estimates, progress meetings and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- 5 to 10 years of experience in municipal wastewater engineering relative to the listed primary responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in municipal engineering, wastewater, sanitary sewer, and municipal projects as a technical producer, project manager and/or client contact in the engineering consulting industry.
- Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference!
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Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
