Senior Wastewater Process Engineer (MULTI-LEVEL JOB POSTING)

Metro Water Recovery•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO, a leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for over 2 million people. This multi-level job posting seeks an engineer to join a team offering stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference in protecting the region's health and environment. The position will be filled at one of three levels: Associate Wastewater Process Engineer, Staff Wastewater Process Engineer, or Senior Wastewater Process Engineer, depending on the candidate's qualifications. The role involves various wastewater process engineering activities related to the planning, study, design, operation, and optimization of water resource recovery facilities. Responsibilities may include assisting with and performing bench, pilot, and full-scale testing, conducting applied research to evaluate new technologies, and potentially functioning as a task manager, focus area leader, project manager, or technical manager.

Requirements

Master’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience).
Knowledge of basic engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, biological processes, and chemical reactions (Associate).
Knowledge of advanced data analytical tools and methods for wastewater process data (Associate).
Knowledge of biological process modeling utilizing tools such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST (Associate).
Understanding of laboratory water quality analytical methods (Associate).
Understanding of best practices related to the execution of applied research (Associate).
Skilled at critical thinking and analytical problem-solving (Associate).
Skilled at critically analyzing process data to provide recommendations for operational improvements (Associate).
Skilled at effectively communicating and understanding technical information across multi-disciplinary teams (Associate).
Skilled at using Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI (Associate).
Skilled at writing and verbal communication, particularly for technical reports and presentations (Associate).
Ability to contribute to engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives (Associate).
Ability to read and understand academic and technical papers, synthesizing their findings, and applying their content to practical process challenges (Associate).
Intermediate engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, biological processes and kinetics, and chemical reactions (Staff).
Knowledge of conventional and advanced municipal wastewater treatment systems and processes including conceptual and detailed design, optimization, and performance analysis (Staff).
Knowledge of biological, physical, and chemical process modeling utilizing tools (Staff).
Understanding of laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analysis methods (Staff).
Knowledge of current and future regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to the development and implementation of innovative technologies (Staff).
Knowledge of basic project management principles and practices, including project planning, execution, and risk management (Staff).
Skilled at problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions to complex technical challenges (Staff).
Skilled at reviewing physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements (Staff).
Skilled at effectively conveying technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences (Staff).
Experience with platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics and data visualization packages (Staff).
Experience with hydraulic, energy and heat balances, lifecycle cost analysis models, and/or biological process modeling (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST) (Staff).
Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently (Staff).
Ability to execute engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives (Staff).
Ability to prepare, review, and critique engineering studies, reports, proposals, presentations, and design documents prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants (Staff).
Ability to network and collaborate with peer technologists to exchange knowledge (Staff).
Ability to analyze plant process data and provide recommendations to optimization operational performance while minimizing life-cycle costs (Staff).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and the public (Staff).
Ability to innovate and think creatively, exploring new ideas and approaches to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement (Staff).
Advanced engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, process controls, biological processes and kinetics and chemical reactions (Senior).
Understanding of laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses, wastewater operations, environmental science, or technology discipline (Senior).
Knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment systems and processes including design, optimization, performance analysis, biosolids land application strategies, energy optimization, and operational and compliance strategies (Senior).
Knowledge of basic and advanced biological, physical, and chemical process modeling utilizing tools, their strengths and limitations (Senior).
Knowledge of basic and advanced laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analysis methods (Senior).
Knowledge of current and future regulatory requirements, industry standards, policies, and best practices related to the testing, development and implementation of innovative technologies (Senior).
Knowledge of NPDES permit regulations and requirements (Senior).
Intermediate principles and practices of project development and planning, execution, scheduling, and risk management (Senior).
Skilled at problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to devise creative solutions to complex technical challenges (Senior).
Skilled at communication and interpersonal skills, adept at conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences and building consensus among stakeholders (Senior).
Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, hydraulic/process modeling, databases and big data analytics, and data visualization using packages such as Power BI, PiVision, etc. (Senior).
Experience with engineering design, project management and/or facility planning (Senior).
Experience with hydraulic, energy and heat balances, lifecycle cost analysis models, and/or biological process modeling (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST) (Senior).
Adaptability and flexibility, adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment (Senior).
Leadership and teamwork, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results collaboratively (Senior).
Ability to lead complex engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives (Senior).
Ability to prepare, review, and critique engineering studies, reports, proposals, presentations, and design documents prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants (Senior).
Ability to develop and implement systematic, stepwise workflows to efficiently address and resolve complex engineering problems, ensuring robust and comprehensive solutions (Senior).
Ability to critically evaluate academic and technical papers, synthesize their findings, and apply advanced concepts to practical and innovative process engineering challenges (Senior).
Ability to network and collaborate with peer technologists to exchange knowledge (Senior).
Ability to independently analyze plant process data and provide recommendations to optimize operational performance while minimizing life-cycle costs (Senior).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and the public (Senior).
Ability to network and collaborate with peer technologists to exchange knowledge (Senior).
Ability to innovate and think creatively; foster a culture of innovation and learning within the team, encouraging experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development (Senior).
Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (Associate).
Enrolled as an Engineer Intern (EI) in the State of Colorado or equivalent designation in another jurisdiction (Staff).
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or equivalent license in another jurisdiction. If registered as a PE in another state, must apply for PE reciprocity in Colorado (Senior).

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of entry-level wastewater process engineering activities related to the planning, study, design, and operation of water resource recovery facilities (Associate).
Assisting in and performing bench, pilot, and/or full-scale testing (Associate).
Conducting applied research to evaluate new and emerging technologies (Associate).
Conducting wastewater process engineering activities related to the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of conventional and advanced treatment processes and innovative technologies (Staff).
Performing and coordinating bench, pilot, and/or full-scale testing (Staff).
Functioning as a task manager or focus area leader (Staff).
Leading wastewater process engineering activities, with a focus on coordinating efforts associated with planning, design, implementation, and optimization of conventional and advanced treatment processes and innovative technologies (Senior).
Planning and conducting work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, technologies, processes, and bench and full-scale pilot tests (Senior).
Functioning as a project or technical manager or focus area lead (Senior).
Independently performing most assignments based on information received from management as to the general results expected (Senior).
Reviewing and commenting on engineering studies and designs prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants.
Developing workflows to efficiently address and resolve engineering problems.
Analyzing plant process data and providing recommendations to optimize operational performance.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Troubleshooting treatment processes based on the review of physical, biological, and chemical process data to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and reduce permit compliance risk (Senior).
Fostering a culture of innovation and learning within the team, encouraging experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development (Senior).