Water Treatment Department Manager - Albany, NY

MissionHires' client is seeking a passionate and experienced Water Treatment Department Manager to lead and grow a talented engineering team for a leading architecture, engineering, and construction management firm. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing water treatment projects, mentoring technical professionals, and driving innovation in water and wastewater solutions. If you are committed to making a difference, thrive in collaborative environments, and are aligned with our values of innovation, passion, impact, and growth, we want to hear from you.

• Oversee the growth, development, and day-to-day management of a team of 5–10 water system engineering professionals

• Become a trusted advisor to established water clients and support the sales team in the development and securing of new project opportunities

• Diagnose, analyze, and implement treatment process improvements

• Optimize treatment plant operations, including pretreatment, filtration, chemical disinfection, residuals, energy systems, and water storage

• Conduct asset evaluations and support long-term capital planning strategies

• Perform hydraulic modeling of treatment system processes and storage systems

• Provide supplemental expertise to utility staff during critical operational situations

• Represent the Water Group internally to corporate management

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field (required)

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)

• 10+ years of experience in water treatment design and project management

• Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring experience within engineering teams

• Proficiency in MS Office, with working knowledge of drafting software (CAD)

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 20%, including to job sites and client meetings; occasional overnight travel required

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Employee-focused company culture and work environment.

Work-life balance including:

• Flexible work

• Hybrid work policy
  

Great benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision

• 401k match

• PTO

• Life insurance

• HSA and FSA options

• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Parking reimbursement

• Wellness programs and health stipend

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Preferred Location for role: Williamsville, NY (HQ)

Will consider candidate being based in one of their other New York State offices can be based in any of these offices: Rochester, NY; Syracuse, NY; Albany, NY