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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Technical Consultant with expertise in wastewater treatment plant design and engineering. This senior-level role combines advanced technical consulting, project leadership, and subject matter expertise to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biosolids treatment train design, alternative project delivery, and construction management, as well as the ability to provide strategic advice and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in wastewater treatment plant design, including biosolids treatment train design, odor control, and related systems.
- Lead or consult on the execution of advanced solution strategies, ensuring innovative and effective outcomes for clients.
- Provide technical expertise and consulting services to resolve complex engineering challenges, removing impediments and delivering solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Collaborate with company leadership, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver professional technical services and solutions.
- Oversee the preparation of bid documents, detailed designs, and specifications for wastewater treatment projects.
- Provide startup and commissioning services, as well as construction management, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Maximize customer operational performance by providing resources, technical advice, and innovative solutions.
- Resolve escalated technical problems and follow through to closure, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to maintain technical excellence.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement in quality, service, and operational efficiency.
- Perform other responsibilities as required to support the success of the organization and its clients.
Skills and Competencies:
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment plant design, biosolids treatment, odor control, and related systems.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior personnel and clients.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop innovative solutions.
- Leadership: Exceptional ability to work independently and collaboratively, providing guidance and mentorship to team members.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Advanced understanding of industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and other relevant engineering software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field (or equivalent work experience) have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on similar or related large-scope project types. Professional registration may also be required
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $75.72 - $136.30We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Professional registration (e.g., PE) may be required
- Advanced expertise in wastewater treatment plant design, biosolids treatment train design, and odor control
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods and large-scope project management
- Construction management, startup, and commissioning experience for treatment facilities
- Strong regulatory knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Proven ability to resolve complex technical challenges and provide technical leadership/mentorship
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain client/stakeholder relationships
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
