Industrial Water Process Engineer

Process Engineer

This role offers the opportunity to join a team that will help drive innovative solutions for industrial water and wastewater with a focus on high water recovery. We’re pushing ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis technologies to new levels of performance, delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers. We’re looking for a teammate who is deeply committed, resourceful in problem‑solving, and dedicated to excellence.

In this role, you will advance our water treatment solutions through hands‑on process engineering, including treatment system design and testing. This is a well‑rounded opportunity with strong potential for growth within the Western Midstream organization. This position is based out of The Woodlands, TX.

• 2-5 years of experience in membrane system design (MF/UF/M /NF/RO), operations, and piloting
• Recent hands‑on experience with pilot operation and/or system startups
• Strong knowledge of membrane processes and water chemistry
• Ability to design, size, and optimize membrane system processes
• Analytical skills to understand technical requirements and develop solutions
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HMI/PLC)
• Capable of working independently with management guidance
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‑task and prioritize work
• Willingness to travel for field work as needed

• Plan and execute field pilots to demonstrate Western Midstream membrane solutions at customer sites
• Conduct in‑house validation trials for new products or applications
• Analyze pilot data and prepare reports for clients
  
  Develop cost‑effective membrane system designs to meet customer needs
• Sizing for equipment, pumps, piping, valves for water and wastewater treatment systems
• Develop process documentation including P&IDs, mass balances, and control narratives
• Support sales in developing technical proposals and performance guarantees
• Assist with project management for installation, field design, and site work
• Commission membrane systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide after‑sales support

• Ability to work in the field at pilot sites
• Moving safely around operating water treatment equipment
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, high and low temperatures

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering subject matter (chemical, civil, environmental). Master’s degree preferred.

• Travel of up to 25% is required for this role.

• This is a hybrid position that will work 9 hours Monday–Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Oil and Gas