WHY JOIN US?
If you are passionate about addressing drinking water and wastewater issues and environmental equity, please consider joining our Moonshot Missions team! We are a small but rapidly growing non-profit start-up, working directly to improve water and wastewater services, as well as affordability and resiliency for underserved communities. Becoming a part of the Moonshot Missions team will enable you to work alongside veteran water leaders, make a direct impact on the water and wastewater sectors, while helping to ensure safe and clean water is delivered to the people who need it most!
To learn more about us visit: www.moonshotmissions.org or email us: jobs@moonshotmissions.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Moonshot Missions seeks an entry to mid-level Civil/Wastewater Engineer to serve as a technical resource to the organization. The preferred candidate will have hands-on experience working in wastewater operations and/or environmental compliance positions. This role will perform utility research, client engagement, complete wastewater treatment plant assessments (virtual and on-site) and assist the project manager in developing solutions for performance improvement.
POSITION TITLE – UTILITY ADVISOR- WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Time Commitment – 40 hours per week
Location – Remote position with required travel to client sites within the U.S.
Classification. – Contractor or Employee
Desired Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering, environmental management/studies, and/or
biology.
· Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).
· Minimum of 4 years of water and wastewater, environmental, or municipal engineering experience.
· Experience working with public clients including municipalities is a plus
Duties and Responsibilities
· Collaborate with the Moonshot Missions team of experts to deliver optimal services to utility clients by:
- Researching background information about utility operational challenges.
- Evaluating utility operation to identify areas of improvement for performance optimization.
- Assisting with project implementation.
- Preparing technical reports and manuals.
· Provide technical assistance to wastewater treatment plants/operators for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution, including issues related to:
- Collecting NPDES permit compliance and process control samples from all phases of treatment and performing laboratory analysis.
- Monitoring flow and other chemical parameters at the plant.
- Implementing controls to ensure permit compliance.
- Evaluation of data and maintenance of detailed records.
- Troubleshooting operational problems including process microbiology.
- Performing minor preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
- Applicable safety rules and regulations.
Travel
– Travel required within the US, subject to funding and according to safety guidelines.
– (Moonshot Missions will reimburse travel costs)
Special Requirements
– Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Where to apply?
– Submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@moonshotmissions.org
