Wastewater Process Engineer

Wastewater Process Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH, US; Des Moines, IA, US; Creve Coeur, MO, US; Milwaukee, WI, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced wastewater treatment
• Use processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed‑film processes, membrane bio‑reactors (MBR), sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, auxiliary wet‑weather treatment, and disinfection
• Develop and apply wastewater treatment and engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex engineering problems for treatment of various wastewater with varying quality under supervision
• Focus on growing our rapidly expanding business in the Midwest and pursue diverse opportunities in wastewater as part of a team directing process design for projects worldwide for a global engineering firm

The Team

Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our team of over 200 process engineers supports water, industrial, next‑generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have aligned our team with megatrends such as water scarcity, limited resources, climate resiliency, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry‑leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including process models, mass balance calculations, design criteria and basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies
• Support multiple projects simultaneously with complex technical challenges
• Serve as a technical specialist, providing guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment technologies
• Perform complex research, including applied research involving bench, pilot, and full‑scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes and integrate the data into process models
• Collaborate with the process team to develop recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment, and/or materials selection
• Engage in collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process modeling and design work
• Prepare process models and carry out complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Develop life cycle assessment, including conceptual‑level life cycle costs, and environmental and social benefits, to evaluate and select resilient treatment solutions
• Coordinate actively with internal and external team members for successful project execution

Client Focus

• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects
• Develop creative solutions and approaches to accommodate client goals and objectives
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities, including pre‑positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, and identification of winning sales messages
• Attend and present on state‑of‑the‑art wastewater treatment projects and thought leadership ideas at local, regional, and national conferences
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Apply knowledge and comply with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
• Provide related guidance and direction to more junior team members
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Coordinate with all other internal or external team members on moderately complex projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
• 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment process design
• Experience with modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS‑X, Sumo, and/or Simba
• Effective written and oral communication skills; drive for results, priority setting, planning, delegation, informing, and listening
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to team success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Certifications

Most positions – depending on the nature of work – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country or to be in active pursuit of such registration.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments
• Typical office and construction environments, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, scaffolding, high places, exposure to chemicals), and atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation)
• Tasks include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds

Job Grade

016

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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.

Benefits

Black & Veatch’s comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), disability coverage, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employee referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and the Black & Veatch Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

Accessibility and Accommodation

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