Wastewater Treatment Systems Engineer - Fernald OH

VetJobs • Crosby Township, OH

27d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RSI is recruiting an Operations Engineer who will be responsible for the technical operation, maintenance, and optimization of wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. This role applies mechanical engineering principles to ensure the reliability of site operations and treatment systems through hands-on field assessment, troubleshooting, and project support. The position requires 50% time in the field. Travel may be required 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, environmental engineering, or related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, wastewater treatment, or field engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in mechanical systems and fluid dynamics processes.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and control systems programmable logic controls and supervisory control and data acquisition (PLCs/SCADA).
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on field work, including physical inspections and technical troubleshooting in an outdoor/industrial environment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations related to mechanical systems and environmental controls.
• Proficiency with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), CAD software, automation/control platforms, and environmental compliance testing
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in written form.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred skill set in industrial water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular field inspections and technical assessments of site infrastructure, including groundwater and leachate treatment systems.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures.
• Collect, manage and report operational data.
• Troubleshoot and oversee repairs for mechanical components such as HVAC systems, pumps, motors, piping, valves, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and support the maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and associated control logic for site treatment and infrastructure.
• Participate in project design reviews to provide input from a mechanical engineering and control system perspective.
• Interact with and oversee subcontractors and vendors.

What This Job Offers

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