Water Treatment Systems Project Engineer

Overview

The Project Engineer provides chemical and mechanical engineering support for the delivery of CAPEX water treatment systems to Veolia MWIS Industrial Service Centers. Working in a multidisciplinary team, the job will entail design accuracy, timely deliverables, adherence to budget, and compliance with Veolia’s quality and safety standards. This role combines strong technical knowledge with practical project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver capital projects effectively.

• Strong engineering foundation focused on safe design practices
• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration to solve technical challenges
• Effective communicator who can clearly convey complex ideas and integrate systems
• Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and sound judgment
• Hands-on and adaptable, with a focus on project delivery and continuous improvement

• Develop engineering deliverables and coordinate with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineers, as well as supporting functions such as Document Control, Sourcing, and Finance
• Drive vendor selection where required, and ensure supplier documentation and performance meet project requirements
• Maintain and report project schedule status and documentation to the Lead Engineer and/or stakeholders
• Act as the central point of contact for assigned projects, design reviews, installation support, and commissioning activities
• Design, plan, manage, and execute plant and equipment capital expenditure projects within approved budgets
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process or equipment changes and demonstrate return on investment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Experience in an industrial plant or process engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects from design through to installation
• Strong organization, scheduling, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Team-oriented mindset with good judgment under changing conditions
• Ability to travel domestically up to 35% of the time

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of project management principles or tools (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination)
• French or Spanish language skills

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including direct involvement in executing and managing projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial engineering – direct experience in water treatment or chemical preferred
• Project management skills or certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Engineer in training certification

The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $103-113k.

• Based at a fixed facility (St. Louis / St. Peters, MO) with periodic domestic travel
• May occasionally work in plant environments with exposure to typical industrial conditions such as noise or equipment operation

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this opportunity. VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.