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Water Treatment Consultant jobs are open across municipal utilities, environmental engineering firms, and industrial facilities, from entry-level field roles to senior and principal consultants, with specializations in process optimization, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Water Treatment Sales Representative
Company: Chem-Aqua
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive base + uncapped commission, full benefits, vehicle allowance, health insurance, 401(k) match & more!
About Us
At Chem-Aqua, water isn’t just water—it’s an opportunity to make businesses run better, cleaner, and more efficiently. As a leader in custom-designed water treatment programs, we help keep boilers, cooling towers, process systems, and wastewater operations performing at their best.
And because we’re part of Solenis, a global powerhouse in water and hygiene solutions, you get the support, innovation, and stability of a company with reach across 160+ countries.
If you want to join a growing team where your work makes a real, everyday impact… jump in. The water’s great.
What You’ll Do
As a Water Treatment Sales Rep, you’ll be the go-to expert helping customers protect their equipment, save energy, and stay in compliance—all while building a territory you’re proud of.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with industrial, commercial, and municipal customers (from hospitals to data centers to manufacturing facilities).
- Spot opportunities to improve water systems—stopping corrosion, preventing scale, boosting efficiency, and avoiding downtime.
- Perform on-site water testing & analysis (don’t worry, we train you).
- Deliver smart, value-driven proposals that show customers exactly how they’ll save time and money.
- Grow new business AND level up existing accounts.
- Partner closely with our technical experts to deliver best-in-class solutions.
- Prospect through calls, networking, referrals, and site visits.
- Track progress, celebrate wins, and build success with a supportive team behind you.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of B2B sales experience (technical sales a plus, but we train everything you need!).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).
- Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help customers solve real problems.
- Comfortable traveling within your territory.
- Self-driven, organized, and curious learning about the world of water treatment.
- Valid driver’s license.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Uncapped earning potential—you control your success.
- Make a real impact by helping customers operate efficiently and sustainably.
- Comprehensive and ongoing training—we provide continued sales training (to sharpen your selling skills and strategies) and technical training (on water treatment basics, testing, products, and solutions) delivered through a combination of virtual sessions, in-field/on-the-job coaching, and classroom-style sessions. No prior water treatment experience required—we invest in your growth from day one and throughout your career.
- Support from experienced technical pros and a collaborative team culture.
- Clear pathways for career growth.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com.
The expected compensation range for this position is between $1.00 and $550,000,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Veolia28

- Garratt-Callahan24

- Lochmueller10

- Miami water and air9
- SpaceX8

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Aerospace & Defense5
- Chemicals & Materials5
- Energy1
- Waste Management & Environmental Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water treatment consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering or a closely related field
- Experience designing or optimizing drinking water or wastewater treatment systems
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE licensure
- Working knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act compliance requirements
- Proficiency with hydraulic modeling or process simulation software such as WaterGEMS or BioWin
- Ability to manage multiple client projects, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders
Tips for Your Water Treatment Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to treatment technologies
List the specific treatment processes you've worked with, such as coagulation, membrane filtration, or biological nutrient removal. Hiring managers scan for these terms fast, and a generic engineering resume won't signal the right fit for a water treatment role.
Lead with your regulatory compliance experience
Water treatment employers weight knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act requirements and state primacy rules heavily. Put your compliance work front and center on your resume rather than burying it under general project management duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists water treatment consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your licensure
Many openings require a Professional Engineer license in the state where work is performed. Filter for roles in states where you're currently licensed, and flag multi-state reciprocity in your cover letter if it applies to your credentials.
Prepare case studies around measurable outcomes
Interviewers for water treatment consultant roles ask for specific project examples. Walk into the interview ready to describe a facility you improved, the treatment problem you solved, and the measurable result, such as reduced chemical dosing costs or improved effluent quality.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Many water treatment consultant roles involve significant site visits or extended travel to treatment plants. Clarify the expected travel percentage during the offer stage, and confirm whether remote work is available for design and reporting phases before you accept.
Water Treatment Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most water treatment consultants?
The companies hiring the most water treatment consultants right now include Veolia, Garratt-Callahan, and Lochmueller, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal utilities and large environmental engineering firms consistently drive the highest volume of openings.
How many water treatment consultant jobs are remote?
About 51% of water treatment consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on site work the role often requires. Positions focused on report writing, regulatory strategy, and process design tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles that involve regular plant visits or construction oversight.
How do you become a water treatment consultant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, then gain field experience through roles at a utility, municipality, or engineering firm focused on water or wastewater systems. Pursue your Professional Engineer license as early as your state allows, build familiarity with treatment technologies across both drinking water and wastewater applications, and develop client-facing skills since most consultant roles involve regular communication with public agency staff.
Can you get a water treatment consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level water treatment consultant roles exist, particularly at large engineering firms that hire junior engineers and train them through mentorship on client projects. Candidates with internship experience at a utility or treatment plant, relevant coursework in water chemistry or environmental engineering, and an Engineer in Training designation are competitive for these positions even without full-time experience in the field.
What does the water treatment consultant interview process look like?
Most water treatment consultant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your engineering background and treatment experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects and solve applied design or compliance scenarios. Final rounds often include a panel with senior engineers or project managers and may involve a brief written exercise or presentation on a treatment challenge relevant to the firm's current work.
Where can I find and apply to water treatment consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to water treatment consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, credentials, and location preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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