Company DescriptionCorona specializes in solving challenging and emerging drinking water problems across the US. As a small firm, we avoid unnecessary bureaucracy, and individuals benefit from working on a wide variety of projects. Staff are directly mentored by several of the nation's leading experts on drinking water quality. Our projects demand high-performance standards, but we strive to ensure all employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. As a Corona team member, you will work on fulfilling projects, your opinions and experience will be valued, and you will directly influence your career path. Get more details at Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC, bridges the gap between academia and traditional drinking water consulting engineering. We specialize in developing solutions to water quality and treatment challenges that have not been addressed before. This position will be instrumental in supporting the growth of our presence in the Southern U.S. by adding a second employee to our Louisiana location. As a member of our team, you will work with us to deliver water quality and treatment-related projects addressing:
- Surface water quality issues including disinfection byproducts precursors, microbial contaminants, taste and odor compounds, and cyanotoxins
- Groundwater quality issues including nitrate, 1,2,3-trichloropropane, PFAS, hexavalent chromium, ammonia, manganese, and arsenic
- Distribution system water issues including disinfectant residuals, disinfection byproducts, nitrification, and corrosion control for lead and copper
- Drinking water policy assessments and needs
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Study, plan, and optimize water treatment and distribution system facilities
- Analyze and interpret operational and water quality data
- Support field testing of water treatment processes at bench-, pilot-, and demonstration-scale
- Evaluate treatability of source water supplies based on raw water quality and treated water quality requirements and goals
- Model drinking water treatment processes
- Prepare engineering test plans, reports, and client presentations
- Participate in facility startup, operator training, and process and equipment troubleshooting
- Prepare facility permitting documents for water treatment and distribution facilities
- Perform regulatory evaluation and review for treatment requirements related to existing and potential future drinking water regulations
- Prepare life cycle cost estimates for water treatment facilities
- Evaluate water treatment and distribution system operations
- Travel for project needs
QualificationsREQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivation with a desire to be challenged
- Ability to work well as a team member or individually
- Willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility
- Willingness to travel for project needs and to support client interactions
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
- Data analysis experience with R, Python, and SQL
- Mapping experience with GIS
- Experience with hydraulics and hydraulic modeling
- Drafting experience with CAD
- Engineer Intern (EI) registration
Additional InformationJOB DETAILS:Compensation: Salary range: $70,000-$90,000, benefits, 401k + match, and bonus potential. Six paid holidays, parental leave, and 19 days PTO.Employment Type: Full-time, salariedJob Type Environmental EngineerEducation: Master of Science degree (minimum)Experience: 0-5 yearsLocations: Gonzales, LA Relocation May be considered for qualified applicantsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines