Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer

Arcadis•Houston, TX
•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level wastewater process engineer for its Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization team. The engineer will contribute to the design of industrial water and wastewater treatment plants and support projects for industrial clients, with guidance from process engineers, senior engineers, and subject matter experts. Typical work includes front-end treatment concept development, detailed system design, water conservation, nutrient removal, sustainability, and pollution prevention. The role offers a path to advancement into areas such as project management, client development, seller/doer work, and technical direction. The position is hybrid. Client facilities and projects are located throughout the United States, with some international assignments. Site visits may take place during different project phases and may involve equipment evaluation, process testing and troubleshooting, construction inspection and observations, and other field work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Sufficient knowledge to support water and wastewater project design and preparation of construction documents.
  • Ability to support development of process and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, technical reports and memoranda, and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Access, and Outlook.
  • Experience performing engineering calculations using computer software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Function as the wastewater process engineer on industrial water and wastewater projects, completing design tasks with support from Arcadis process engineers, senior engineers, and subject matter experts.
  • Develop or support engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, calculations, technical reports, and equipment selection for industrial water and wastewater projects.
  • Work with drafters and designers and coordinate with other disciplines to complete construction documents.
  • Support engineering services during construction, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and other construction-related office engineering work.
  • Verify performance and conformity with design drawings and specifications through field inspection and testing during construction and commissioning.
  • Perform process troubleshooting and optimization, pilot testing, bench-scale testing, and laboratory analysis of conventional and advanced water treatment technologies.
  • Analyze water-quality data, technology evaluations, and plant-operations information.
  • Attend site visits for equipment evaluation, process testing and troubleshooting, construction inspection and observations, and other field work.
  • Seek guidance and implement feedback from senior engineering staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 15 days of PTO accrued per year
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