Director, Wastewater Engineering

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® is looking for a Director, Wastewater Engineering to join our team. The position is virtual with frequent travel (50% to 70%) including overnight stays.

The Director of Wastewater Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for all wastewater-related engineering initiatives across the ESG platform. This role ensures the successful development and execution of wastewater projects by aligning technical excellence with business objectives, customer expectations, and financial performance. The Director leads a high-performing team of engineers, drives innovation in wastewater solutions, and collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Project Development teams to deliver best-in-class outcomes. This position also plays a key role in standardizing engineering practices, mentoring talent, and contributing to ESG’s broader engineering strategy.

The essential functions of the position include:

- Provide strategic direction and leadership for Wastewater Engineering initiatives across the organization

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, supporting career development, succession planning, and professional training

- Establish staffing needs and ensure balanced project assignments among team members, considering skill fit and workload distribution

- Manage, direct, and coordinate the Wastewater Engineering group to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business goals

- Establish and track KPIs related to engineering quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction

- Standardize engineering workflows and documentation by developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Wastewater Engineering team

- Drive innovation by exploring and incorporating emerging technologies and industry trends into designs

- Ensure compliance with ESG engineering methodologies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

- Develop and approve technical documentation, including conceptual designs, construction documents, and commissioning plans

- Review and approve treatment plant design, process performance, and equipment sizing to meet client deliverables

- Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations for seamless project transitions and alignment with customer goals

- Facilitate internal and external communication through clear technical documentation and risk assessments

- Work with Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure proper equipment procurement, delivery, installation, and constructability

- Support Wastewater Performance Engineers in responding to RFIs during project development and delivery phases

- Maintain full technical understanding of energy systems and facility operations throughout the project lifecycle

- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and technical consultant for internal teams and external clients

- Represent ESG at industry events and client engagements

- Lead the development of scope of work, cost estimates, and energy savings calculations, ensuring accuracy and financial viability

- Assist in the selection and approval of equipment, suppliers, contractors, and sub-consultants in alignment with project requirements and procurement standards

- Support training, customer presentations, and technical support efforts as needed

- Perform related work as required

Your background includes:

- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited Engineering/Technology program or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent

- Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years’ experience with a water/wastewater design firm or construction firm with water/wastewater construction projects

- Professional Engineering License (PE)

- Prior management experience

A bonus to have:

- Engineering drawing software experience (CAD, etc.)

- Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited Engineering, Technology, or Management program, or equivalent

What we bring to you:

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family

- Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits

- 401(k) Savings Plan

- Nine Paid Holidays

- Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave

- Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children

- Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure

We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national.