Director Of Engineering (Water)

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about leading engineering teams, ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 2,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow.

We are seeking a Director of Engineering who will be responsible leading engineering teams who will be working on the design aspects of our state-of-the-art water treatment technologies to our customers in the US and international markets. Our projects range from standard equipment supply to complex Design Build efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge team that’s looking to make a positive impact on the world.

This role can be based remotely or at our offices in San Diego, CA, Bloomington, MN or Portland, ME.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Industry leading benefits packages, including company paid life and disability insurance

• Paid parental leave benefits

• Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people

• 401(k) plan offered

• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need

• An educational reimbursement program

• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a leader of our team, you will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.

• Establish, lead and mentor the project team by identifying internal and external resources, including external subcontractor(s) as needed.

• Oversee the execution of design projects lead by teams within the organization and our external partners.

• Manage and mentor senior and staff engineers.

• Ensure excellence in technical aspects of the project including planning, design execution, Safety-in-Design, external vendor relationships, communications, resource management, project schedule/scope/budget, and quality control.

• Lead and oversee the preparation of detailed designs, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water (including groundwater, stormwater, surface water and drinking water) and vapor treatment facilities. More specific responsibilities include establishing appropriate design methods, conducting engineering and process design, equipment sizing and selection, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and design deliverable preparation.

• Learn and understand the highly technical product that we are delivering to our customers.

• Review and perform engineering calculations for piping systems, pump selection, heat transfer and treatment process optimization.

• Strive for the development of reliable, effective and safe products that have an impact on the emerging contaminant marketplace.

• Identify technical issues and approaches for evaluation.

• Perform construction, fabrication and start-up oversite with our partner fabrication shops and customers’ contractors; sees their design vision through to completion and function.

• Oversee quality control and quality assurance tests and ensures designs are compliant with the clients’ technical requirements and budget(s).

• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs.

• Serve as a key client contact tasked with building and maintaining client relations with both internal and external clients coupled with the development of new clients.

• Travel to the project sites; provide timely responses to managers and clients (domestic and international travel up to 20%).

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participate in Company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty and responsibility listed in the A Day in the Life section above. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited university

• 15+ years of engineering-related experience in water or wastewater treatment

• Prior experience with managing engineers

• Professional Engineering Registration

• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate others

• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Solid time/project management skills

• Able to handle multiple assignments and oversee multiple teams.

• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, structural and architectural disciplines along with working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Able to work independently manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated)

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Google and/or PC programs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE

From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve. We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we’d love to speak with you.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.