Technical Director

Technical Director - Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment

An established engineering and technology organization is seeking a Technical Director to provide process engineering leadership across complex industrial water, wastewater, reuse, and advanced treatment projects. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource, supporting project development, process design, technology selection, proposal efforts, troubleshooting, and engineering excellence across a growing portfolio of industrial and municipal applications.

This role is ideal for a seasoned water professional who enjoys both solving challenging technical problems and mentoring the next generation of engineers. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and project stakeholders to develop innovative treatment solutions while helping strengthen internal engineering capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process engineering efforts for industrial water, wastewater, reuse, desalination, and advanced treatment projects.
• Develop and review treatment process concepts, calculations, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment sizing calculations.
• Provide technical leadership for membrane systems, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, clarification, dissolved air flotation (DAF), biological treatment, sludge management, chemical treatment, and related technologies.
• Support project pursuits by evaluating customer requirements and developing technically sound solutions.
• Participate in technical presentations, client meetings, design reviews, and strategic project discussions.
• Troubleshoot process challenges and identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to water treatment challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, commissioning, and commercial teams throughout project execution.
• Review technical documentation, equipment selections, and vendor proposals.
• Contribute to development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical resources.

Leadership & Mentorship Responsibilities:

• Act as a senior technical mentor to process, applications, and project engineers.
• Support development of engineering talent through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Lead technical reviews and provide guidance on complex treatment applications.
• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource across multiple project teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in industrial water, wastewater, water reuse, desalination, or related treatment processes.
• Strong understanding of process design, hydraulic calculations, membrane systems, treatment chemistry, and equipment selection.
• Experience preparing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and technical reports.
• Proven ability to support complex projects from concept development through implementation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and mentoring technical teams.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically accomplished water professional seeking a highly visible leadership role with the ability to influence project success, guide engineering teams, and shape future treatment solutions across a diverse range of applications.