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Nitto Hydranautics

Staff Facilities Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$127K - $150K/yr

... desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and ... No direct reports within the organization; oversees stakeholders of project, e.g., Engineers ...

Nitto Hydranautics

Staff Facilities Engineer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$127K - $150K/yr

... desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and ... No direct reports within the organization; oversees stakeholders of project, e.g., Engineers ...

Kiewit

Regional Engineering Sponsor (Water)

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Desalination * Water Reuse * Groundwater Remediation * Stormwater Recycling * Wastewater Treatment ... Professional Engineer (PE) registration * 20+ years' experience in project/program management ...

Aquatech International LLC

$155K/yr

... desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www ... with direct involvement in ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reuse, or related ...

Aquatech International LLC

$155K/yr

... desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www ... with direct involvement in ultra-pure water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reuse, or related ...

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What is the difference between Director Desalination Engineer vs Desalination Engineer?

AspectDirector Desalination EngineerDesalination Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, with extensive experience in desalination projectsRequires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field, with relevant desalination experience
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, and oversees strategic planning in desalination facilitiesPerforms technical design, operation, and troubleshooting of desalination systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large water treatment companies, government agencies, and industrial sectorsCommonly employed in engineering firms, water treatment plants, and research institutions

The main difference is that the Director Desalination Engineer focuses on leadership, strategic planning, and project management, while the Desalination Engineer handles technical design and system operation. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials, but the director position involves higher-level oversight and decision-making.

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Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Freese Nichols

Raleigh, NC • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Lead Projects That Shape Communities

Freese and Nichols is seeking a proven Project Manager to join our growing water and wastewater treatment team. This position is open to our Atlanta, Colombus, Duluth, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville offices. We deliver some of the largest and most technically complex treatment projects in the country-projects that demand strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to quality.

Our team is at the forefront of innovation and scale. We helped deliver the nation's first direct potable reuse project, are supporting the first municipal-scale seawater desalination facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, and are designing treatment plants with capacities exceeding 350 million gallons per day. As a project manager, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams through the planning and delivery of these transformational systems.

What You'll Do

  • Manage the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities from planning through construction
  • Oversee the development of technical deliverables, including process evaluations, design drawings, reports, and specifications
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers across multiple offices and disciplines
  • Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery
  • Serve as primary client contact, maintaining communication, trust, and long-term relationships
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts on advanced technologies such as MBR, RO, IFAS, and desalination
  • Support proposal development and participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or other related field
  • 8+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment design and project execution
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (required)
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex municipal treatment projects
  • Strong organizational skills, leadership presence, and client management ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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