Developing water treatment process models to evaluate the cost and environmental impact of different water treatment strategies
Assessing innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies for their ability to remove a broad range of emerging contaminants
Opportunities to use data science approaches to model system-level performance; identify key tradeoffs in design and operation parameters
Routinely employ systems-level thinking to evaluate and solve complex problems

Requirements

Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or similarly technical program; specific coursework in life cycle assessment a plus
Master’s degree or higher preferred; may also consider a Bachelor’s degree with sufficient professional experience
3+ years applied professional experience
P.E. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar a plus
Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes; experience with system design or operation a plus
Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience, including experience with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro or openLCA)
Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis. Experience with advanced Excel functions and Python is strongly preferred; GIS experience a plus
Ability to think creatively and holistically about complex systems
Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis
Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research
Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings in technical report or journal article
Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity

Benefits

health and dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability
educational benefits
FSAs
a generous 401k plan
profit sharing
an EAP
11-20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

water treatment process modelinglife cycle assessmentdata manipulationdata analysisadvanced Excel functionsPythonGISwater and wastewater treatment processessystem designenvironmental impact assessment

Soft Skills

creative thinkingholistic thinkingproblem-solvingsystems thinkingquantitative skillscritical thinkingintellectual curiositycommunication skills

Certifications

P.E. in Environmental EngineeringP.E. in Civil Engineering