Project Engineer Water Treatment

Water Technologies•St Peters, MO

14h•$103 - $113•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. The Project Engineer provides chemical and mechanical engineering support for the delivery of CAPEX water treatment systems to Veolia MWIS Industrial Service Centers. Working in a multidisciplinary team the job will entail design accuracy, timely deliverables, adherence to budget, and compliance with Veolia’s quality and safety standards. This role combines strong technical knowledge with practical project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver capital projects effectively. Key Characteristics: Strong engineering foundation focused on safe design practices Skilled at cross-functional collaboration to solve technical challenges Effective communicator who can clearly convey complex ideas and integrate systems Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and sound judgment Hands-on and adaptable, with a focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience in an industrial plant or process engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects from design through to installation
Strong organization, scheduling, and time management skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Team-oriented mindset with good judgment under changing conditions
Ability to travel domestically up to 35% of the time
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including direct involvement in executing and managing projects

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of project management principles or tools (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination)
French or Spanish language skills
Experience with industrial engineering – direct experience in water treatment or chemical preferred
Project management skills & or certifications (ie. PMP)
Engineer in training certification

Responsibilities

Develop engineering deliverables and coordinate with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineers, as well as supporting functions such as Document Control, Sourcing, and Finance
Drive vendor selection where required, and ensure supplier documentation and performance meet project requirements
Maintain and report project schedule status and documentation to the Lead Engineer and/or stake holders
Act as the central point of contact for assigned projects, design reviews, installation support, and commissioning activities
Design, plan, manage, and execute plant and equipment capital expenditure projects within approved budgets
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process or equipment changes and demonstrate return on investment