Full-time

Water Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Posted on 16 April 25 by John Maher

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $120 - $130 per Hour
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Job Description

Title: Water Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time, Contract, or Consultant


Your role:

  • Act as the internal expert on water and wastewater quality regulations, treatment processes, and reporting requirements, including NPDES, SDWA, EPA, and state-level programs.
  • Partner with Product and Implementation teams to ensure platform features align with regulatory and operational needs.
  • Support the Project Management Team in delivering compliance and operational solutions for water and wastewater systems.
  • Participate in user research, product reviews, and roadmap planning to ensure the platform is relevant and user-friendly.
  • Provide subject matter expertise during client onboarding, especially for complex monitoring and reporting workflows.
  • Develop and review templates, rule libraries, workflows, and training materials for internal and external use.
  • Track changes in environmental regulations and industry trends to inform platform development and service delivery.
  • Assist Customer Success and Sales teams with expert input for RFPs, demos, and customer escalations.


What you’ve got:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental engineering, water resources, chemistry, public health, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in municipal water systems, including three or more years in a senior or advisory capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. drinking water regulations (SDWA, EPA rules, etc.) and general understanding of state and local discharge permits.
  • Experience working with lab methods and interpreting water quality data.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with GIS, SCADA, and water quality modeling tools; experience with PFAS, lead and copper rule compliance, and disinfection byproducts; background in utilities, consulting, or regulatory agencies; project management experience; PE license or relevant water operator certification.


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Job Information

Rate / Salary

$120 - $130 per Hour

Sector

Public Sector and Government

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Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-7018

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