Process Engineering Project Technical Leader - Microelectronics

Veolia Environnement SA•Boise, ID

About The Position

Veolia Water Technology is seeking a Process Engineering Project Technical Leader to lead the development of integrated water, wastewater, or waste treatment solutions for complex projects in North America. The position may be based anywhere in North America and involves technical leadership from initial proposal and engineering through commissioning and operation. The leader works with Process Engineers responsible for individual technologies to develop an integrated solution that meets customer requirements and can be delivered successfully. The role calls for deep technical knowledge, commercial judgment, and understanding of customer processes, markets, regulations, and competitors. The leader balances technical risk and commercial viability, supports troubleshooting, builds relationships with customers and industry experts, and represents Veolia’s expertise through customer and conference presentations. The position also includes training and coaching others and accountability for treatment performance, successful operation, and customer satisfaction on assigned projects. The work environment is office-based, with periodic travel within North America and possible travel beyond North America. The role provides technical leadership on proposals and projects and coordinates multiple Process Engineers who may not report directly to the leader. It carries accountability for high-impact technical decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering discipline; advanced degrees will be considered. A degree in another technical discipline, such as science, may also be considered with relevant experience.
Related experience, preferably in process engineering, emphasizing the design and/or operation of water, wastewater, or waste treatment systems.
Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership capability, including connecting people around a shared vision and objective; aligning and motivating a team; training, coaching, and mentoring others; and making sound decisions with limited information in changing conditions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Customer-focused approach and ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

Lead development of complete water, wastewater, or waste treatment solutions, including process flow sheets, unit operations, and process parameters, using in-house and industry design tools.
Own the overall Process Flow Diagram (PFD), flow tables or mass balance, and process guarantees in coordination with Process Engineers responsible for individual technologies.
Set project process strategy, including the design basis, safety factors, treatment of flow variations, and the approach to meeting customer requirements and competing effectively.
Coordinate Process Engineers working on the flow sheet; define deliverables and schedules, assign work, and ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations.
Evaluate interactions among unit processes and their potential effects on upstream and downstream processes.
Identify and manage technical risks across the treatment solution in collaboration with the project team.
Serve as the lead technical contact for customers and internal project functions.
Troubleshoot technical issues using data and observations, and lead efforts to identify and implement solutions.
Understand relevant regulations and liaise with regulatory agencies as needed.
Take accountability for assigned projects throughout development, including treatment performance, successful operation, and customer satisfaction.
Communicate proactively, collaborate across teams, and lead corrective actions when needed.
Represent Veolia’s expertise in the external market through customer and conference presentations.
Provide training and one-to-one coaching.