Water & Wastewater Process Design Engineer

Consor Engineers•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Water/Wastewater Process Design Engineer, you will apply advanced engineering principles and process design expertise to plan, analyze, and design municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities. You will lead process engineering tasks throughout project development, including treatment process evaluation, hydraulic and process modeling, equipment sizing and selection, and preparation of technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and stakeholders to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that address complex treatment challenges while meeting regulatory requirements and project objectives. The role includes providing technical leadership, supporting quality delivery of critical infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and continuing to develop expertise in water treatment, wastewater treatment, and emerging process technologies. The hybrid role operates between office and field environments. It routinely involves standard office equipment and may occasionally involve exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. Duties may include occasional operation of a company vehicle and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds. Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 4 years of water and wastewater process engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and review process and facility design documents, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and construction plans for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related infrastructure.
Apply engineering judgment and knowledge of industry standards, design codes, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to produce accurate, compliant, high-quality project deliverables.
Perform hydraulic modeling, process modeling, flow analyses, mass balances, and system performance evaluations to support treatment process selection, capacity planning, optimization, and long-term infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate and integrate process design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, clients, utility owners, and regulatory agencies.
Provide technical leadership and support to project managers, including design evaluations, cost estimating, alternatives analysis, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance and quality control activities.
Evaluate existing water and wastewater treatment systems, identify operational and process improvement opportunities, and develop solutions to improve system performance, reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management.
Mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, a major license achievement bonus, an on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
Flexible work schedules and paid parental leave.
Hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee assistance program and fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and employer-paid term life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Quarterly social events and paid group volunteering events.
Employee networks and groups.