Senior Water Quality Engineer

• Lead the development and implementation of water quality strategies for hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses
• Establish engineering standards for cooling water chemistry, treatment programs, and system performance
• Support the design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of cooling towers, chilled water systems, heat rejection equipment, and associated water infrastructure
• Evaluate municipal, reclaimed, groundwater, and alternative water sources for data center cooling applications
• Develop water balance models and optimize facility Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)
• Collaborate with engineering and sustainability teams to integrate water-efficient cooling solutions into data center designs
• Analyze water chemistry, corrosion, scaling, microbiological activity, and treatment performance to ensure long-term equipment reliability
• Develop water management plans that comply with applicable regulations and industry standards, including Legionella risk management
• Review water treatment vendor performance and recommend improvements to chemical treatment programs
• Support commissioning activities, startup procedures, and operational readiness for new facilities
• Investigate water quality incidents, equipment failures, and operational issues, performing root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions
• Evaluate innovative cooling technologies, including liquid cooling, closed-loop systems, reclaimed water reuse, and alternative cooling strategies
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams
• Support global infrastructure expansion by providing subject matter expertise on water quality and water stewardship initiatives

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of seven years of experience in industrial water treatment, water quality engineering, cooling water systems, or mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of cooling water chemistry, corrosion control, scaling prevention, microbiological control, and chemical treatment programs
• Experience with cooling towers, chilled water plants, condenser water systems, and industrial water treatment
• Experience managing complex engineering projects across multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret water quality data and operational trends
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel (up to 50%) to other Data Center locations as required

Demonstrates expertise in water quality engineering and treatment programs, with a strong focus on cooling water systems and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and optimize water usage effectiveness in data center environments.

• Water Quality Engineering
• Cooling Water Chemistry
• Industrial Water Treatment
• Project Management
• Analytical Problem-Solving

• Water Treatment Programs
• Cooling Towers
• Chilled Water Systems
• Corrosion Control
• Scaling Prevention
• Microbiological Control
• Water Balance Models
• Data Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Chemical Treatment

• Communication
• Technical Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

• Legionella Risk Management
• Water Usage Effectiveness
• Data Center Cooling
• Cooling Technologies
• Water Stewardship