Water-Wastewater Treatment Project Engineer

Freese and Nichols

Project Engineer contributing to Water and Wastewater Treatment projects, supporting PFAS evaluations, and leading client presentations. Located in multiple offices in the U.S.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeAtlanta • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Project Managers and Design Teams in executing PFAS removal pilot studies, treatment evaluations, and design projects.
Lead conference presentations and client-facing briefings on PFAS regulations, pilot testing methodologies, treatment performance, and design implications.
Assist in the design, optimization and planning of water and wastewater treatment plants.
Perform hydraulic analysis, process modeling, and unit process sizing.
Contribute to evaluations of both conventional and advanced treatment technologies, including MBR, RO, and IFAS.
Support preparation of design drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions.
Develop new technical skills and advance your engineering judgment with mentorship and support.
Become acquainted with the procedures and techniques necessary to execute a sound and efficient project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering with a PhD in Environmental Engineering is desired.
2-4 years of related water treatment experience (PhD experience is acceptable)
EIT certification; PE licensure is not required initially but expected within 2 years of employment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have worked in a position that required the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Should be prepared to use individual judgement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid overtime for salaried employees
Annual bonus
Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
Flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
Alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulic analysisprocess modelingunit process sizingPFAS removalwater treatmentwastewater treatmentMBRROIFASdesign optimization

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationengineering judgmentmentorshipproblem-solving

Certifications

EIT certificationPE licensure