Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater

Parsons Corporation•USA CA (Virtual Office), CA

2d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

The Principal Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project management accountability for process engineering in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities. The role supports water and wastewater project teams, primarily on projects in Southern California, with possible travel elsewhere in California or as business needs require. The engineer contributes process expertise throughout project delivery, from planning and options analysis through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Relevant areas include conventional and advanced wastewater treatment, water reuse, membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis desalination and brackish water treatment, UV, ozone, membrane systems, biosolids, odor control, pumping, and blower systems. The position requires effective communication of project ideas, goals, and results, including presentations and updates to senior management and broader internal and external audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or a related degree.
At least 7 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, including process design, process performance analysis, or process engineering services for projects.
Experience with municipal wastewater systems.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Potential to perform in a lead capacity.
Familiarity with state-of-the-art industry practices and regulations.
Solid knowledge of process technology.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and project management accountability for process engineering on wastewater treatment capital projects and engineering services.
Work with water and wastewater engineering project teams and cross-functional teams across the organization.
Provide process engineering services for client projects, primarily in Southern California, with possible travel elsewhere in California.
Plan and execute projects, including defining approaches and resource needs, conducting options analyses, and supporting process and equipment design.
Develop engineering documents and maintain system ownership through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Provide process engineering expertise for conventional wastewater treatment, water reuse, membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis desalination, brackish water treatment, UV, ozone, and other advanced treatment processes.
Provide design expertise for conventional and advanced wastewater systems, including membrane, biosolids, odor control, pumping, and blower systems.
Communicate project ideas, goals, and results, and present updates to senior management and internal and external audiences.
Apply technical leadership, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving skills to support project and organizational objectives.