PERC Water Corporation-posted 3 months ago
Pico Rivera, CA
11-50 employees

The Project Engineer is responsible for performing process and technical support engineering work and expertise, contributing to the goal of optimum plant performance and compliance of two Advanced Water Treatment Facilities (AWTFs). This role involves achieving client goals of efficiency, quality assurance and quality control, technical analysis, performance analysis, capital improvements, operation and system reporting, and water production through the development and implementation of process control management systems. The selected candidate will work closely with PERC staff and client management on the successful completion of AWTF facility and O&M contract goals and objectives.

  • Review and analyze operational and water quality data to determine current operating conditions.
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance (O&M) staff by process monitoring, troubleshooting, and the adjustment of control set points to maintain water quality and production goals.
  • Prepare technical reports, including but not limited to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual reports.
  • Create and distribute client, regulatory and operating data reports to client and management.
  • Perform engineering calculations.
  • Interpret technical drawings, P&IDs and specifications and produce repair redline markups.
  • Review reports, plans, and specifications prepared by client or PERC Water consultants.
  • Provide plant design, facility modifications and upgrades, process control improvements and coordinate operation, maintenance, and construction activities.
  • Ensure optimum plant performance and compliance with water quality objectives.
  • Prepare routine process performance reports documenting treatment performance, plant production and treatment costs.
  • Utilize process control and QA/QC data management system for monitoring and trending purposes.
  • Evaluate procedures and practices, and implement revisions as required to improve plant operations.
  • Evaluate and monitor the operation, maintenance and performance including review of existing system designs and operating parameters, performance testing and troubleshooting of operational equipment and instrumentation problems.
  • Participate in cross department projects, R&D projects, as directed.
  • Assist with on-site inspections and follow-up reporting.
  • Develop and implement SOPs for treatment facilities, as needed.
  • Edit and coordinate production of manuals, ensuring technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate information and graphics.
  • Serve as PERC Water operations liaison for capital improvement projects.
  • Assist with development of training programs, preparation of training materials and training of plant personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of treatment plan processes, equipment and instrumentation.
  • Prepare critical path and look ahead schedules as needed.
  • Attend and participate in trade shows and conferences as requested.
  • Promote and adhere to PERC Water’s written corporate Safety program.
  • Maintain acceptable attendance per PERC Water standards.
  • Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum 5 years’ total experience in the Water / Wastewater Industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of the principles, practices and operation of water and/or wastewater treatment processes.
  • Knowledge of microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), and ultraviolet advanced oxidation process (UVAOP) systems.
  • Ability to normalize operational data and analyze/assess treatment process performance.
  • Thorough understanding of environmental chemistry, microbiology, operations, and hydraulics.
  • Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize while managing several tasks and/or projects.
  • Ability to adapt to and shift priorities and effectively perform under pressure.
  • Ability to operate and manage manual and computerized information systems.
  • High degree of self-motivation and strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization and with the client.
  • Proficient with Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Preference given to candidates with membrane and AWTF experience.
  • A CA Engineer in Training (EIT) or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
  • Water and Wastewater certification by the SWRCB, CWEA or AWWA is highly desired.
  • Instrumentation and controls knowledge is highly desired.
  • Hybrid work with manager approval.
  • Field/project work at other plants may be required.
  • Additional travel as required.
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