Senior Water Quality Engineer

QTS Data Centers

Senior Water Quality Engineer managing water quality strategies for data centers. Collaborating with engineering and sustainability teams to optimize water treatment and system performance.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Arizona, Iowa, South Carolina, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water quality engineering and treatment programs, with a strong focus on cooling water systems and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and optimize water usage effectiveness in data center environments.

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Water Quality EngineeringCooling Water ChemistryIndustrial Water TreatmentProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment ProgramsCooling TowersChilled Water SystemsCorrosion ControlScaling PreventionMicrobiological ControlWater Balance ModelsData AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisChemical Treatment

Soft Skills

CommunicationTechnical WritingPresentation SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Legionella Risk ManagementWater Usage EffectivenessData Center CoolingCooling TechnologiesWater Stewardship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of water quality strategies for hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses
Establish engineering standards for cooling water chemistry, treatment programs, and system performance
Support the design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of cooling towers, chilled water systems, heat rejection equipment, and associated water infrastructure
Evaluate municipal, reclaimed, groundwater, and alternative water sources for data center cooling applications
Develop water balance models and optimize facility Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)
Collaborate with engineering and sustainability teams to integrate water-efficient cooling solutions into data center designs
Analyze water chemistry, corrosion, scaling, microbiological activity, and treatment performance to ensure long-term equipment reliability
Develop water management plans that comply with applicable regulations and industry standards, including Legionella risk management
Review water treatment vendor performance and recommend improvements to chemical treatment programs
Support commissioning activities, startup procedures, and operational readiness for new facilities
Investigate water quality incidents, equipment failures, and operational issues, performing root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions
Evaluate innovative cooling technologies, including liquid cooling, closed-loop systems, reclaimed water reuse, and alternative cooling strategies
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams
Support global infrastructure expansion by providing subject matter expertise on water quality and water stewardship initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of seven years of experience in industrial water treatment, water quality engineering, cooling water systems, or mission-critical infrastructure
Strong knowledge of cooling water chemistry, corrosion control, scaling prevention, microbiological control, and chemical treatment programs
Experience with cooling towers, chilled water plants, condenser water systems, and industrial water treatment
Experience managing complex engineering projects across multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret water quality data and operational trends
Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
Ability to travel (up to 50%) to other Data Center locations as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program