Water Treatment Equipment Engineer

KBR•Houston, TX

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Equipment Engineer who will be responsible for the specification and application of equipment used for water purification, filtration, chemical treatment, and processing. This position requires deep technical expertise in water chemistry, process engineering, and regulatory compliance, as well as hands-on experience with large-scale industrial water treatment systems. Additional duties may include specification, selection and services relating to mechanical equipment such utility equipment, packaged units, and complex processing systems. Successful candidate will be responsible for the application and specification of water treatment equipment associated with hydrocarbon, energy, chemical processing and manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

BS Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar degree required.
10+ years overall experience with 5+ years' experience working on hydrocarbon, energy, chemical processing and/or manufacturing projects required
Working knowledge of current industry standards for water treatment and wastewater equipment, particularly cooling towers, reverse/forward osmosis, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, electrodeionization (EDI), and auxiliary systems.
Knowledgeable with the current trends and innovation within the industry
In-depth understanding of water chemistry and chemical treatment
Knowledgeable about water/wastewater treatment system design principals and processes
Ability to provide technical guidance for designers and drafters (e.g., P&ID review)
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, from design through commissioning.
In-depth understanding of water quality standards, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Advanced degree
Experience in operations and maintenance
Experience with reclaim or ZLD projects
Process optimization and engineering design acumen.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Regulatory compliance expertise.
Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership.
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize water treatment systems including produced water treatment, cooling systems, desalination units, and wastewater management.
Analyze water chemistry and process data to recommend treatment methods such as filtration, softening, chemical dosing, and membrane technology.
Participate in feasibility studies, equipment selection, and capital project designs for water treatment facilities.
Ensure all water treatment operations comply with state and federal environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, TCEQ) and industry standards.
Collaborate with oil and gas production engineers, environmental specialists, and operations personnel to maximize efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and reduce operational costs.
Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective measures for water treatment system issues.
Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and compliance reports.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and operations staff.