Regional Wastewater Engineering & Operations Manager

- Northeast Plant Operations

- Environmental Compliance & Safety

Qualifications

• We recognize that deep wastewater engineering expertise can be developed through both formal education and extensive hands-on industry experience. Candidates may qualify through either of the following paths:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or another related engineering discipline; OR
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment, mechanical/process engineering, industrial plant engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• An engineering degree is preferred but not required for candidates who bring substantial directly related industry experience.
• Successful candidates should also demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:
• Wastewater treatment plant operations, engineering, design, maintenance, or process improvement.
• Managing complex capital projects from initial scope and budgeting through implementation and completion.
• Mechanical equipment commonly used in wastewater treatment, including pumps, valves, presses, mixers, blowers, compressors, grinders, and solids-handling equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls troubleshooting.
• Wastewater treatment processes and equipment selection.
• Environmental and wastewater permitting and regulatory reporting.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Developing and managing project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and vendor relationships.
• Financial management, including facility P&Ls, operating budgets, and cost controls.
• Preventative maintenance programs and facility management systems.
• Leading, mentoring, or providing technical direction to plant operations or technical personnel.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems, instrumentation and controls, wastewater laboratory operations, cloud-based facility/maintenance management systems, and wastewater or solid waste operator licensing is highly valued.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license in good standing and be willing and able to obtain wastewater or solid waste operator licenses where required for assigned facilities.

Location & Travel

• This position supports Wind River Environmental's Northeast wastewater treatment facilities located in:
• Beacon, New York
• Waymart, Pennsylvania
• Old Lyme, Connecticut
• Taunton, Massachusetts
• Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of at least one of these facilities.
• This is a regional position requiring approximately 30–50% travel, primarily among Wind River Environmental's Northeast wastewater treatment facilities, with additional travel based on project and business needs.

Compensation

• The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $115,000–$150,000.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including relevant experience, technical expertise, education, certifications, geographic location and licensure.

Why Join Wind River Environmental?

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