Staff Water Operations Specialist
Black & Veatch
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Cary, NC · Posted October 8, 2026
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About the job
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113445
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch delivers design, procurement and construction solutions to help provide wastewater treatment to communities worldwide. We serve public and private clients with a strong focus on life cycle economy, efficiency, and reliability. Black & Veatch helps clients with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training of their operations staff to be able to effectively operate the new and upgraded facilities. #LI-LP1
Key Responsibilities
Provide startup, commissioning and troubleshooting services for:
conventional wastewater treatment, advanced wastewater treatment, and biosolids
groundwater systems that chlorinate and/or chloraminate with hydrogen sulfide removal/softening systems, conventional surface water treatment, and advanced disinfection/filtration systems
Prepares standard operating procedures, energy control procedures, job safety analysis, and operation and maintenance manuals for new and existing facilities.
Perform onsite training of operations staff
Evaluate staffing, operating costs, and system redundancy for reliable operations.
Travel up to 75%.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
At least 10 years' experience in:
wastewater operations or commissioning of wastewater plants
water treament operations and/or commissioning of water treatment plants.
Plant startup and commissioning experience a must.
Technical writing skills and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PDF, Microsoft Visio)are a must.
Water/Wastewater Operator License is Preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Valid Drivers License is Required
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Potential travel up to 75%
Professionals located near a Black & Veatch office have the option of a hybrid work model that offers a balance between working together in person and the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid work model means you will work three days in the office and two days from another location. Preferred candidates will be within a commutable distance to any of our office locations.
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade
016
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