Summary:

This position is a highly critical role that involvesmanaging engineering projects; leading teams; and ensuring compliance tohealth, safety, and environmental regulations. You will be key to ourgrowth as we anticipate significant demand for Company systems. 

Ensure Company projects and systems are successful

You will lead and manage the engineeringteam as well as work with all other Company teams.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide design expertise in project development(communicate with regulatory authorities, review existing designstandards/permit requirements, incorporate changes into project design drawingsand cost models)
• Review Requests for Proposals for treatment systems, andprepare technical responses as part of sales process
• Review and approve Company system sizing in proposals that aresubmitted to potential clients 
• Provide process flow layout and integration of the Company system into prospective client’s existing utility infrastructure
• Review and approve design scope in contracts; edit contractlanguage as needed to fit specific projects
• You may be asked to perform site inspections and analyses ofexisting wastewater management equipment and processesand gather necessary information to pre-qualify projects.
• Lead the engineering team in preparing, tracking andupdating project budgets for engineering feasibility/LOI projects
• Lead design efforts for full-scale design projects (designnarrative, civil/hydraulic drawings, pump station design, Company containmentdesign, irrigation system, earthwork/grading plans, process control narrative)
• Be responsible for design decisions throughout a project(requesting/requiring additional client site investigation, coordination withadditional project stakeholders)
• Oversee and lead all projects from contract signaturethrough startup. Prepare and monitor project budgets including bothinternal design and fabrication costs and project construction costs; providecost analysis for projects.
• Ensure the team develops and sends regular projectstatus reports to both internal and external customers.
• Oversee the team in responding to client, contractor,permit authority, and client’s design professionals’ questions forall projects during the design, permitting, and construction phase.
• Understand and ensure that theteam responds to questions regarding substitutions, changes toproject specifications, and value engineering proposals by client &construction partners.
• Ensure that the team prepares, coordinates, and communicatesthe system startup and commissioning schedule, including delivery ofsystem O&M manuals, record drawings, review of installed equipment, fieldacceptance testing documentation, and initial client training on siteoperations. 
• Identify challenges during the design and constructionphases and work with a team to proactively resolve issues.
• Play a critical role within a variety of areasincluding customer service, project oversight, and industrydevelopment. This position will allow our teams to meet deadlines andconstantly strive for improvement.
• Develop and nurture good working relationships withcontractors, suppliers and business partners.
• Attend project meetings and communicate any delays orchallenges to the Engineering team and recommend solutions whereappropriate.
• Cultivate trust and build collaborativerelationships throughout the company and the industry. Help identifyand manage regional resources that can aid in the permitting, construction, andoperation of installed systems.
• Regularly check in on team members and vendors to ensureprojects are on time and within budget.
• Understand team members' strengths and challenges anddelegate tasks to the most appropriate individual.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (civil, agriculturalconstruction management, or mechanical), and
• 5 years of experience in project management,construction, and customer relations. Or,
• Experience with wastewater treatment operations to adegree sufficient to discuss Company system operating status,issues, and resolutions with customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely with internaland external stakeholders.
• To be a team player and value working with colleagues fromdiverse backgrounds.
• To be able to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamicwork environment.
• Have strong organizational skills and manage multipleprojects with competing deadlines.
• Able to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Experience and commitment to site safety practices inwastewater operations.
• Passion and interest in the dairyindustry, climate change, water, healthy soils, and regenerativepractices.
• Ability to travel throughout California.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)