Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the plant.
Project may include:
- Biosolids master planning
- Thickening and dewatering improvements
- Digestion, Biogas treatment and RNG
- Biosolids drying facilities with private or public entities
- Supporting biosolids handling within our O&M clientele
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
- Act as a technical lead for strategically significant projects, including having substantial interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Provide technical expertise on biosolids treatment and disposal projects.
- Support project teams, including supervision of engineers, technicians, and other professionals.
- Conduct site assessments and evaluations of treatment processes and facilities.
- Prepare technical reports and proposals for clients.
- Represent the company in industry and professional organizations.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory developments in the field of biosolids management.
- Collaborate with Practice Leaders on Practice approach, technical direction, quality controls, and innovation.
- Support Project Managers & Technical Managers for completion of technical tasks to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support the Project Manager by providing strategic advice and technical leadership on projects.
- Responsible for overall technical content and quality of project deliverables.
- Responsible for directing complex engineering or scientific work for clients.
- Foster and maintain one-on-one relationships with key external clients & internal technical teams.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and/or external clients.
- Identify business needs to become more successful across markets and work with Practice Leaders to pursue opportunities in these areas.
- Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain marketing materials for the biosolids market.
Business Development Marketing Experience
- Drive positioning of the firm as a market leader in a given technical discipline.
- Educate Client Managers with support from the Practice Leaders, and support them on successful approaches to advance the development of business (sales) with a client and geographic market.
- Provide leadership in the coordination of the SBU’s participation in conferences. Prepare and present papers to maintain reputation as a leader in the various technical practices and to assist in enhancing W&C’s brand.
- Increase W&C visibility through prioritization of, active participation in, and recommendations for sponsorship of professional organizations.
What will you need to succeed?
- Minimum of 15 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the marketplace.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program. MS preferred.
- Broad experience in the environmental and engineering consulting business, including experience in project management and technical project execution.
- Demonstrated track record of extensive project/program management.
- Experience identifying, leading, and participating in business development and bid and proposal efforts.
- Strong desire to grow an organization and the ability to motivate others.
- Network of potential professional teaming partners, specialty sub-consultants, and industry experts; excellent reputation within the industry.
- Understanding of the business development cycle explicitly related to the consulting business, including campaign management, proposal writing, and development of oral interview strategy and materials.
- Industry leader with proven ability to understand and articulate issues that impact the success of our technical practice.
Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)
As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.
What this means:
- MDR applies to both you and the Company
- Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
- Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement
AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.
🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
- 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
- Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
- Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
- Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
- Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
- Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
- Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
- Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
- Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Workplace Information
E-Verify Participation
Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
🔗 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.
As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.
Recruitment Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.
Text Message Communication Notice:
To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”
Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 15 years related experience
- Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated track record of extensive project/program management
- Experience identifying, leading, and participating in business development
- Industry leader with ability to understand issues impacting technical practice
Woodard & Curran Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include accrued vacation, paid sick time, a choose‑your‑own holiday program, and paid parental leave, providing multiple avenues to step away from work. Volunteer time off further supports balance and community involvement.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness resources, gym reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, prepaid legal, and commuter benefits create a robust lifestyle support suite beyond core insurance. Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing programs extend support across different life needs.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership opportunities and expanded stock ownership tiers make equity participation accessible across levels. Ownership is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards alongside benefits and incentives.
Woodard & Curran Insights
What We Do
Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.
