Job: Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME
Location: Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE or Chesterfield, MO, or Austin, TX
Help Solve the Toughest Wastewater Engineering Challenges
Some engineers enjoy managing projects. Others enjoy solving the most complex technical challenges in the industry.
GBA is seeking a Wastewater Engineer - Technical SME to serve as a senior technical resource for our Water Environment teams across multiple regions. This role supports complex wastewater projects, provides high-level technical guidance, and helps strengthen engineering capability across our practice.
If you enjoy applying deep technical expertise to difficult engineering problems, this role provides the platform to do it.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide senior technical guidance on complex wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects
- Serve as a technical advisor to engineering teams across multiple offices
- Support advanced treatment design, modeling, and system optimization
- Guide solutions for technically challenging projects
- Mentor experienced engineers and share discipline knowledge
- Contribute to improved engineering standards and practices
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in KS, MO, NE, or TX preferred.
Why This Role Matters
You will help elevate the technical quality of wastewater engineering across projects, teams, and communities
Physical Requirements & Work Environment- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk project sites for prolonged periods.
- Potential need to be able to travel to job sites occasionally (minimum once per month).
At GBA, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
- Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement
If you’re a driven wastewater professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and mentoring others, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with GBA.
GBA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, or Texas
What We Do
GBA is an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) services firm that delivers integrated solutions for complex, highly specialized projects across the United States. It traces its origins to George Butler’s 1969 consulting engineering practice and provides architectural and engineering design, construction services, and related technical expertise for clients nationwide. GBA serves federal, industrial, life sciences, mission-critical, municipal, site-development, transportation, and water-environment markets.
