Wastewater Treatment Design Lead

Job overview

The Wastewater Treatment Design Lead role is onsite, ideally in Irvine, CA, and may be based at any of Ardurra’s California offices. The stated salary range is $120,000–$160,000. The role supports Ardurra’s California water and wastewater work, including treatment, water reuse, and biosolids projects. The lead combines technical project direction with business development, client relationships, and team development. The role helps deliver multidisciplinary projects to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations while advancing the firm’s regional water-sector work.

What you'll do

• Advise design teams and clients through planning, design, construction, startup, commissioning, and operations
• manage wastewater treatment, water reuse, and biosolids projects
• support pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews
• maintain relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory officials
• oversee project quality, schedule, budget, and financial performance
• mentor and supervise team members
• support staff development and recruitment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wastewater treatment

design lead

water reuse

biosolids

engineering

project management

business development

irvine ca

california offices

ardurra

$120k–$160k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits and time-off programs, flexibility, professional development through Ardurra Academy and leadership programs, and support for work-life balance.

Why this role

May be based at any of Ardurra’s California offices; salary is based on experience and qualifications.

About the employer

Ardurra Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.