Wastewater Process Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring a Wastewater Process Engineer to serve as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced wastewater treatment. The role applies wastewater treatment and engineering techniques under supervision to complex problems involving wastewater of varying quality. It primarily supports growth in the Midwest while offering broader wastewater project opportunities with a global engineering firm.

The position develops technical solutions and design deliverables for infrastructure projects, working with a process engineering team of more than 200 professionals across water and other businesses. Work may involve physical/chemical primary treatment, activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed-film processes, membrane bioreactors, sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, wet-weather treatment, and disinfection. The role supports multiple projects, contributes to client and business development activities, and helps maintain engineering standards and quality practices.

The position is full-time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, performance, and work assignments. The work may involve office and construction environments, including exposure to extreme weather, noise, safety hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Physical activities include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, extended standing, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant's home country or the country where the professional practices.
• At least 5 years of related work experience.
• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
• Most positions may typically require professional registration or licensure in the designated home office country, or active pursuit of such registration, depending on the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment process design.
• Experience with modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba#.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, drive for results, priority setting, planning, delegation, informing, and listening.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process and mass balance calculations, design criteria and basis-of-design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, including projects with complex technical challenges.
• Serve as a technical specialist and provide guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment technologies.
• Conduct complex research, including bench-, pilot-, and full-scale testing, to select or assess process performance and incorporate data into process models.
• Collaborate with the process team to recommend appropriate treatment processes, equipment, and materials.
• Collect, assimilate, analyze, and manage data for process modeling and design.
• Prepare process models and perform complex engineering calculations using standard methods and principles.
• Develop life-cycle assessments, including conceptual life-cycle costs and environmental and social benefits, to evaluate and select resilient treatment solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to support successful project execution.
• Assist in identifying client interests and drivers for current projects and new business prospects.
• Develop creative solutions and approaches to meet client goals and objectives.
• Support business development and pursuit activities, including pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, and identification of effective sales messages.
• Attend and present on wastewater treatment projects and thought leadership at local, regional, and national conferences.
• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Apply and comply with Black & Veatch quality program requirements; provide related guidance to more junior team members.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level