Engineering Technician
Biohabitats is seeking an Engineering Technician with deep field experience to provide operational support, technical design support, operations and maintenance (O&M) guidance, and construction administration/observation for decentralized and centralized water and wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically skilled in pumping, piping systems, controls, instrumentation, and metering, and passionate about integrating ecology and design.
The Engineering Technician for this position will support a multidisciplinary team on integrated water strategies for public, private, and institutional clients throughout the country. Projects will include decentralized-scale, water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, and natural treatment systems/constructed wetlands. Biohabitats is known for our system integration, high performance sustainable infrastructure, and use of nature-based solutions.
Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.
We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.
Role & Responsibilities
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Field & Operations Support - Provide on-site troubleshooting and operational support for wastewater, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and related systems; Support system start-up, commissioning, and performance optimization; Develop O&M procedures and training materials for operators and clients.
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Technical Design Support - Assist in the selection, sizing, and specification of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, controls/SCADA, and related components; Support the preparation of design and construction documents (plans, details, and specifications); Contribute to narrative/report production, process flow schematics, and equipment schedules.
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Construction Administration & Construction Observation - Perform administrative reviews of submittals and requests for information; Conduct in-field construction observations and prepare site reports; Support punch lists, closeout documentation, and as-built verification.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
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Hands-on knowledge of pumps, meters, valves, piping systems, instrumentation, controls, and related equipment, primarily as it applies to onsite/decentralized systems.
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Demonstrated experience providing operations support and field troubleshooting.
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Experience assisting with preparing design and construction documentation (plans and specifications).
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Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Willingness to travel to field sites about 8 – 12 times a year. Vehicle and valid driver's license required.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
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Experience with wastewater process operations or technologies such as MBBRs, constructed wetlands, sand filters, trickling filters, UV, and/or ozone.
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Project management and/or team leadership experience.
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Cost estimating and technical writing experience.
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Enthusiasm for travel and hands-on work at project sites.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Environmental, Mechanical, Civil) or equivalent knowledge/experience.
Licensure
Certified Water/Wastewater Operator credentials are desirable but not required.
Years of Relevant Experience
7+ years of field experience with water/wastewater and related infrastructure systems, with emphasis on decentralized scale systems
Salary
$100.000.00 - $115,000.00
Location
Denver, CO, Portland, OR, or Santa Fe, NM
Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in the Denver, Portland, or Santa Fe office during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.
To Apply
Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance-oriented, and values-led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.