Wastewater Process Engineer

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Location:

Irvine, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
San Marcos, CA.

Position:
Lead Wastewater Process Engineer (Staff), Full‑time, Relocation eligible, No visa sponsorship.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a technical specialist in conventional wastewater treatment processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed‑film processes, membrane bioreactors (M ), sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, and disinfection.
• Lead a process team and provide technical guidance, supervising engineering staff on projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and apply process models, mass‑balance calculations, design criteria, trade‑off studies, and master‑planning studies for multiple projects.
• Perform applied research, including bench, pilot, and full‑scale testing, and integrate data into process models.
• Recommend appropriate treatment processes, equipment, and materials selections.
• Collect, assimilate, analyze, and manage data for process modeling and design work.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and other engineering deliverables.

• Identify key client interests and drivers, and communicate these to project teams.
• Develop creative solutions that align with client goals.
• Support business development activities, including pre‑positioning meetings, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Present on state‑of‑the‑art wastewater treatment projects at conferences.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge management.
• Assist with performance management and recognition of junior staff.
• Participate in career development planning and training for junior staff.

• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment.
• Advise on compliance with the Black & Veatch quality program and related guidance.
• Coordinate continuous improvement and change management efforts on projects.

• Implement resource management strategies and manage engineering resources for small groups.

• Ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures, and processes for the workgroup.
• Oversee adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approve expense reports if applicable.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 10+ years of wastewater treatment experience, with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of municipal wastewater process design and related design guides and standards.
• Experience with modern process simulators such as Bio Win, GPS‑X, Sumo, or Simba.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
• Effective written and oral communication; priority setting; delegation; conflict management; and team building.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.

Professional engineering license in any US state or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.
• Typical office and construction environments, extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards, and exposure to chemicals.
• Physical requirements include sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

• Competitive compensation and 401 K match.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and a robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401 K plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and AD&D insurance.
• Performance‑based bonus program and potential equity ownership as an employee‑owner.

$ – $ per annum (annual compensation range).

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.