Wastewater Process Engineer

Wastewater Process Engineer Location: Columbus, OH; Des Moines, IA; Creve Coeur, MO Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of 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 Under supervision, develop and apply wastewater treatment and engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex engineering problems for treatment of various wastewater with varying quality Primarily focus on continuing to grow our rapidly expanding business in the Midwest, with diverse opportunities in wastewater as part of a team that directs the process design for wastewater treatment projects worldwide Key Responsibilities Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, trade‑off studies, and master planning studies Support multiple projects simultaneously with complex technical challenges Act as a technical specialist providing guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment technologies Perform complex research, including applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full‑scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes and incorporating the data into process models Work collaboratively 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 Actively coordinate 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 our clients’ goals and objectives Provide support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in 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 Work in compliance with Black & Veatch quality program Provide related guidance and direction to more junior team members Support continuous improvement and change management efforts Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment process design Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS‑X, Sumo, and/or Simba Effective written and oral communications; drive for results; priority setting, planning, delegation, informing, and listening Eager to learn and contribute to team success Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program Minimum of 5 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) Certifications Most positions will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or 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 environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, scaffolding, high places, chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation) Typical duties include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds Job Grade 016 Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. 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