Wastewater Treatment Engineer Technology Leader

Black & Veatch • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. In this role, you will have the opportunity to function in a lead wastewater process engineer role, serving as a subject matter expert in conventional wastewater treatment processes. Your role will primarily focus on growing our Eastern Tennessee market, while also including diverse opportunities in wastewater as part of a team that directs the process design for projects around the world for a global engineering firm.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• Professional engineering license from any of the states in the USA or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred.
• 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment.
• Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal wastewater.
• Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba#.
• Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies.
• Serves as a technical specialist providing guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment systems.
• Performs complex research, including applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full-scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes.
• Develops recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment and/or materials selection.
• Oversees collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process modeling and design work.
• Prepares process models and carries out complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Leads larger production teams; coordinates multiple discipline activity; and serves as the responsible charge for a project.
• Develops conceptual-level life cycle costs to evaluate treatment options.
• Coordinates with internal and external team members for successful project execution.
• Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and identification of new business prospects.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops creative solutions to accommodate clients' goals.
• Provides support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Mentors junior engineers and assists with performance management processes.
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree