Industrial Wastewater Engineer; IWWE

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact?

We are currently seeking a full-time Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our team at one of our office locations:
Memphis, TN;
Nashville, TN;
Tampa, FL; or Dallas, TX.

Candidates must be willing to work at one of the EnSafe office locations. Relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

As an Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will lead and mentor junior engineers while partnering with EnSafe's senior leaders across the U.S. to guide client industrial wastewater treatment projects and drive outcomes.

• Technical strength with industrial wastewater (IWW) treatment and design engineering across a variety of industries.
• Support or lead design of IWW collection, conveyance, and treatment projects.
• Manage design-build and construction services.
• Manage equipment selection and procurement, manage construction phase engineering services, and participate in design and construction meetings with clients, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Lead technical teams working across multiple offices to:
  • develop treatment options and cost estimates,
  • prepare plans and specifications, including PFDs, P&IDs, and layouts, and
  • write work plans, design reports, SOPs, O&M manuals, and other documentation.
• Provide inspection/troubleshooting support for existing IWW systems and identify enhancements.
• Design and implement bench‑scale and pilot-scale treatability studies, including data management and evaluation, mass balance/loading details, and treatment technology selection.
• Participate in meetings with subcontractors, clients, and regulators.
• Provide marketing/sales efforts, as well as proposal development.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited college in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree in a pertinent discipline preferred).
• 8-15 years of industrial wastewater design experience, with several years as a professional-in-responsible-charge.
• Professional Engineer registration/License in FL, TX, TN, or other states.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, along with graphics software/AutoCAD, necessary for the conceptual design of industrial wastewater systems.
• Previous experience with instrumentation and controls/automation is a plus.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail.
• 30% travel potential.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.

• Employee‑Owned Advantage:
  EnSafe is 100% employee‑owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness:
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health‑tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work:
  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service:
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well‑being in addition to helping clients remain compliant.
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership:
  Our career philosophy is built on freedom, encouraging initiative and ownership.
• Challenging, Creative Work:
  Workdays are dynamic and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person based on one or more of the foregoing.