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Lead Wastewater Process EngineerBlack & Veatch • Creve Coeur, MO, US
Lead Wastewater Process Engineer

Lead Wastewater Process Engineer

Black & Veatch • Creve Coeur, MO, US
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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. 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.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 107016

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

  • Functions as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment
  • Use processes such as physical / chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed-film processes, membrane bio-reactors (MBR), sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, auxiliary wet-weather treatment, and disinfection
  • Under supervision you will develop and apply wastewater treatment and engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex engineering problems for treatment of various wastewater with varying quality
  • Primarily focus on continuing to grow our rapidly expanding business in the Midwest, it would also include diverse opportunities in wastewater as part of a team that directs the process design for wastewater treatment projects around the world for a global engineering firm

The Team

Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, climate resiliency, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.

Why BVs Process Engineering Team?

  • The work is rewarding and meaningful
  • The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals
  • Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions
  • Key Responsibilities

    Engineering :

  • 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
  • Typically supports multiple projects simultaneously with complex technical challenges
  • Serves as a technical specialist with knowledge and skillset providing guidance to project teams in conventional and / or emerging wastewater treatment technologies
  • Performs complex research, including applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full-scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes and incorporating the data into process models
  • Works collaboratively with process team to develop recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment and / or materials selection
  • Engages on 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
  • Develops life cycle assessment, including conceptual-level life cycle costs, and environmental and social benefits, to evaluate and select resilient treatment solutions
  • Actively coordinates with internal and external team members for successful project execution
  • Client Focus :

  • Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects
  • Develops creative solutions and approaches to accommodate our clients' goals and objectives
  • Provides support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, identification of winning sales messages.
  • Attends and presents on state-of-the-art wastewater treatment projects and thought leadership ideas at local, regional and national conferences
  • Engineering Standards :

  • Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment
  • Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
  • Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
  • Quality / Continuous Improvement :

  • Applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Works in compliance with Black & Veatch quality program
  • Provides related guidance and direction to more junior team members
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment process design
  • Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and / or Simba#
  • Effective written and oral communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Informing, And Listening.
  • Eager to learn and contribute to team success.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any / all of the following : criminal / civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Certifications

    Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit

  • of such registration.
  • Work Environment / Physical Demands

    Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

    Competencies

  • Collaborates
  • Communicates effectively
  • Courage
  • Directs work
  • Instills trust
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Organizational savvy
  • Customer focus
  • Decision quality
  • Salary Plan

    ENG : Engineering

    Job Grade

    130

    Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com / careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

    Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

    Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

    To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

    A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

    We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

    By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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