Sr Wastewater Process Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Wastewater Process Engineer to play a critical role in designing and overseeing conventional wastewater treatment projects. The position requires technical expertise in established treatment processes, leadership of engineering activities, and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Function as a technical specialist in conventional wastewater treatment (physical/chemical primary treatment, activated sludge, BNR, fixed‑film processes, M , sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, disinfection).
• Provide technical guidance to a process team, supervise engineering staff, and collaborate with design teams to implement complex treatment solutions.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables: process models, mass balance calculations, design criteria, flow diagrams, P&IDs, trade‑off studies, and master planning studies.
• Conduct applied research, bench/pilot/full‑scale testing, and incorporate results into process models.
• Develop treatment recommendations, select equipment and materials, and manage data for modeling and design.
• Assist with client engagement: identify client needs, communicate solutions, support business development, and present at conferences.
• Mentor junior engineers, participate in performance management, and contribute to career development initiatives.
• Provide guidance on engineering standards, codes, and Black & Veatch quality programs; support continuous improvement and change management.
• Implement resource management strategy and manage engineering resources for small groups.
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance and oversee administrative tasks such as expense approvals.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• At least 10 years of wastewater treatment experience, with 5 years in water quality and treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of municipal wastewater process design and applicable design guides.
• Experience with modern process simulators (Bio Win, GPS‑X, Sumo, Simba).
• Strong leadership skills, client service, and business development experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; effective teamwork and conflict management.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements.
• Professional engineering license in any U.S. state or ability to obtain one within 2 years.

• Hybrid or flexible work options available after 90 days.
• Typical office and construction environments, exposure to extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards, chemicals, and other occupational hazards.
• Work requires standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs, and use of a computer.

$ – $ (annual)

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