Job Description
Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer
Location: Nationwide | Remote or Hybrid Eligible

Terracon Consultants Inc., an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our Environmental Service Line. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership on complex industrial water and wastewater treatment projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Terracon’s national footprint.
The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with strong design expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.
Essential Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence
Serve as a technical leader for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, including:
Industrial wastewater treatmentReclaimed and potable water systemsGroundwater and surface water treatmentZero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systemsLead or support the planning, design, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems.Perform and oversee bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies, including:
Data analysis and evaluationMass balance and process loading calculationsTreatment technology screening and selectionProvide troubleshooting, system evaluations, and optimization support for existing industrial treatment facilities.Support operating treatment plants with process improvements and operational decision-making.Project Delivery & Execution
Manage and execute design, design-build, and construction-phase services.Support equipment selection, procurement, and vendor coordination.Provide construction-phase engineering services and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.Develop and review:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Facility layouts and general arrangementsPlans, specifications, and technical reportsWork plans, SOPs, and Operations & Maintenance manualsPrepare cost estimates and support alternatives analysis, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies.Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.Apply Terracon’s quality, risk, and safety management practices to ensure successful project outcomes.Collaboration & Mentorship
Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and technical staff.Collaborate with Terracon professionals across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.Lead multi-office technical teams to develop treatment approaches, designs, and cost estimates.Partner with senior wastewater engineers to provide technical leadership and deliver integrated project solutions.Interface with internal teams and external wastewater operations stakeholders to support effective project delivery and operational alignment.Client Engagement & Business Development
Build and maintain strong client relationships across industrial markets, including:
Energy, chemicals, and powerFood and pharmaceuticalManufacturingMining and solid wasteTechnology and advanced manufacturingPFAS Participate in client meetings and regulatory coordination efforts.Lead and support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, scheduling, and budgeting.Monitor project performance metrics and help ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.10 or more years of experience delivering complex industrial water or wastewater treatment projects.Professional Engineer (PE) license required.Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.