Industrial Process Engineer

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Role description:

Arcadis' Industrial Water Treatment team is seeking a Process Wastewater Engineer with 7+ years of experience to join our team in North Carolina. In this role, you will support the technical delivery of complex engineering projects through the application of knowledge and expertise in the field of industrial wastewater engineering.


As part of the team, you will have an opportunity to function as a key member on local and national industrial wastewater projects. Responsibilities include applying a range of processes and technologies, such as physical and chemical primary treatment, biological treatment, membrane treatment, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization. The role involves receiving technical mentoring and guidance from a principal process engineer or subject matter expert, as well as delegating engineering or scientific calculations and drawings to mid-level and junior staff. The process engineer will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions. Additionally, the position supports project implementation from the study phase through design, construction, startup and commissioning, and the operation and maintenance of treatment systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a very strong understanding of different types of industrial wastewater treatment systems, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working within a large industrial setting is preferred. The candidate should be adept at capital as well as operation and maintenance cost estimation, project scheduling, and work planning. Demonstrated ability to manage and successfully deliver industrial water projects is required.

Role accountabilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations & analysis
• Complete design tasks within budget and on schedule
• Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates and other project documentation
• Support the work of others and mentor junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff
• Work directly, when assigned, with clients to determine needs and provide solutions
• Maintain compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards
• Travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, or construction oversight based on project needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of process engineering or industrial wastewater experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC PE license or ability to obtain one via reciprocity shortly after joining Arcadis
• 10+ years of experience.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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