National Wastewater Technical Director

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Shape the Future of Wastewater:
National Wastewater Technical Director – Central Florida Are you ready to operate at the highest level of your profession and influence how wastewater infrastructure is planned, designed, and delivered across the country?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a National Wastewater Technical Director to serve as a national technical leader/subject matter expert within our Water/Wastewater practice. This is a high-impact role for a recognized expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and advancing innovative, sustainable solutions that protect public health and the  this role, you won’t just deliver projects - you’ll shape technical direction, elevate best practices, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

What You'll Do:

Serve as a national technical authority in wastewater treatment by setting standards, guiding design approaches, and influencing project delivery across regions

Lead complex wastewater treatment projects from concept through implementation, including process selection, design development, and regulatory coordination

Provide expert consultation on the most challenging technical issues, supporting project teams and clients with innovative, defensible solutions

Drive technical excellence and quality through peer reviews, QA/QC leadership, and development of best practices

Collaborate with project managers and regional leaders to plan, scope, and execute high-profile projects

Mentor and develop engineering staff, strengthening technical depth and fostering future leaders within the organization

Support strategic pursuits and client engagement, contributing to proposals, presentations, and thought leadership that differentiates CHA in the marketplace

Represent CHA externally through industry engagement, presentations, and professional organizations

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field required;
Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment, with demonstrated expertise in process design and facility improvements required

Experience with emerging contaminants and advanced treatment technologies (e.g., PFAS, nutrient removal, advanced oxidation, biosolids management), including evaluation, pilot testing, and implementation strategies

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Recognized expertise in wastewater treatment systems, with the ability to advise on complex technical and regulatory challenges

Strong working knowledge of modeling tools and design platforms (e.g., Bio Win, GPS-X, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)Proven ability to lead through influence in a collaborative, multi-office environment

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Active participation in professional organizations and industry leadership is highly valued

Why You'll Love It Here:

National impact – influence wastewater solutions across multiple regions and major programs

Technical leadership – shape how projects are designed, delivered, and optimized

Mentorship opportunity – develop and inspire high-performing engineering teams

Strategic involvement – contribute to major pursuits and long-term client relationships

Purpose-driven work – deliver solutions that protect public health, water quality, and the environment

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions:  Range:$200,000 - $250,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training,…