LCRR Technical Manager

 

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Role description:

Arcadis is looking for an LCRR Technical Manager to join our National Resilience Water Team in the Midwest. 

The LCRR Technical Manager will act as a technical resource in the areas of water quality and water treatment and support our national Lead and Copper team in proactively providing regulatory guidance and technical direction for drinking water compliance.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will support national leaders in the implementation of Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) / Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) pursuit initiatives, projects and programs, including, but not limited, to services around service line inventories, lead service line replacing planning, sampling and monitoring, corrosion control treatment, public education and outreach, and data management.

The role involves supporting funding and grant management efforts for various LCRR/LCRI initiatives, while providing technical expertise on a range of drinking water projects. This includes master planning, regulatory compliance, treatment selection and optimization, and conducting desktop, bench-scale, pilot-scale, or full-scale studies, as well as site investigations. The application of water treatment engineering, chemistry, and microbiology fundamentals is key to developing design criteria, improving water treatment plant performance, and addressing water quality challenges. Additionally, the role entails conducting technical research on alternative water quality and treatment systems, analyzing water quality policies and regulations, and preparing comprehensive project scopes, work plans, budgets, and schedules. The individual will mentor junior staff, manage tasks of varying complexity, and effectively communicate technical information to colleagues and clients. Support will also be provided to marketing and client management teams for business development. The role includes submitting abstracts for drinking water conferences and preparing presentations if accepted. Travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, or conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience to include water quality, regulatory compliance, and LCRR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, or related degree.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and regulatory agencies in the areas of Water Quality and LCRR/LCRI.   
• Prior experience in utilizing digital tools and data analysis to drive prioritization and decision-making. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Strong database management, data visualization skills, dashboard development, and data reporting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of engineering experience focused on water quality, treatment, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to drinking water compliance, specifically the Lead and Copper Rule
• Active participation in Water Quality and LCRR/LCRI conferences/associations at the state and/or national level via committee memberships, presentations, and/or association leadership roles. 

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