Senior Process Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Haworth, NJ

26d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is the technical authority and process design leader for Veolia's most complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including critical water treatment upgrades, pump stations, and collection system modifications. This high-impact role is crucial for ensuring the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance of all treatment processes throughout the project lifecycle. Success hinges on advanced knowledge of engineering principles and water quality standards, as well as the ability to effectively challenge and integrate designs while collaborating with internal cross-functional teams, engineering consultants, contractors, and environmental regulators.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required
Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in process engineering and design for complex water/wastewater treatment facilities.
Proven expertise in selecting, sizing, and commissioning key process equipment using commercial design and simulation tools.
Extensive, hands-on knowledge of advanced water treatment technologies (including GAC, BAC/AIX).
Exceptional ability to provide high-level technical support for complex operational and design challenges.
Expert-level understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and federal/state regulatory requirements for water quality and safety.
Proficiency in engineering software including AutoCAD, ESRI/GIS, and Microsoft/Google Workspace equivalents.
Demonstrated organizational, cross-functional communication, and interpersonal skills essential for interfacing with diverse internal and external stakeholders (consultants, contractors, regulators).
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize tasks, and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is a significant advantage.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, ideally in the State of New Jersey, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Define, validate, and challenge technical process requirements and specifications, ensuring the selection of the most efficient process design for the project.
Provide cost-effective functional design solutions to technical issues and pursue the most suitable technical solution to obtain the maximum output of the project.
Conceptualize and generate control system functional descriptions and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Formulate, document, and verify process performance guarantees and ensure compliance with Veolia's operational and water quality goals.
Execute rigorous review and validation of all design deliverables, technical specifications, and engineering standards for accuracy and alignment.
Review and validate technical proposals and verify RFP compliance, integrating technical criteria into the RFP process and providing expert comments during design optimization.
Conduct comprehensive field analytical measurements, process performance assessments, and system testing (piloting), and support process startup and commissioning.
Provide essential technical expertise on complex engineering and operational issues and actively contribute to the development of engineering design and delivery standards.
Support the interface with environmental regulators (NJDEP), coordinating alignment on treatment targets and securing key permit application milestones.
Support the development and submission of environmental permit applications, ensuring all documentation supports the project schedule.
Address regulatory feedback.