Senior Wastewater Process Engineer

Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment.

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials.

Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.

Job Description

Role Summary :

The Wastewater Process Engineer will work as part of a team of other Process Engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) screening potential projects and opportunities for new

construction, fleet-based solutions, and / or utilizing existing customer assets, preparing

detailed process design calculations, developing and / or reviewing Process Flow Diagrams

PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), providing technical guidance and support to Sales and Commercial Engineering teams, conducting site / field audits of existing plants to review performance and / or troubleshoot problems, and providing operational safety input to field services, engineering and design teams.

The Technical Direction and Process Validation team works with many different technologies such as clarification, filtration, dissolved air flotation, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, electro-deionization, membrane bioreactors, degasification, adsorption, and dewatering technology.

Applications include industrial wastewater treatment for discharge and / or reuse, cooling tower makeup and blowdown, Food and Beverage, Semiconductor, and Wastewater treatment applications.

Essential Responsibilities :

Coordinate with Sales and Commercial Engineering (CE) Teams to support

opportunities including screening new opportunities during WIN reviews for regional and

global projects

Provide technical and process support to meet Sales and Commercial Engineering

team’s respective needs.

Be responsible for the creation, development, and / or assessment of process design

calculations and process flow diagrams (PFDs) for new and unique applications within

the Services business, including but not limited to new greenfield projects, retrofit

projects on existing sites, and upgrades to acquired assets.

Participate in P-table (Process) reviews prior to proposal submission to ensure the

proposed solution is capable of meeting and achieving the treatment system’s goals and

product specifications over the entire duration of the contract.

Participate in Peer Reviews of other SME team member’s projects to support P-table

reviews, as required.

Coach and mentor other team members, sharing your knowledge and background in

your specific subject matter area of expertise to develop and elevate the entire team’s

working knowledge

Support lifecycle cost analysis while comparing and contrasting different flowsheets to

arrive at the best technical approach

Work with Sales and CE teams to apply process design strategies in order to position

the company well in the early stages of project development, to increase the probability

of success.

Develop and maintain relationships with Regional Sales Managers and Local

Representatives and other Commercial Engineering teams.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline. Mechanical, Chemical, or

Environmental Engineering is preferred.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in water & wastewater process engineering or

equipment supply field, preferably with several years of hands-on working knowledge on

process equipment or in a plant environment.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in detailed process design and the ability to read and

understand proposal documents and specifications, both from a technical and

commercial perspective.

Desired Characteristics :

Ability to work independently for long periods.

Self-motivated, quick to deliver and a team player.

Demonstrated dedication to safety.

Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

An accomplished communicator, able to produce quality technical and review

documents as well as guide colleagues through technical reports and techno-economic

case studies.

Additional Information

Location : There is no requirement for this position to be based out of a VWTS office, however working out of a VWTS office may be possible depending on a candidate’s location.

A suitable home office is acceptable. Some travel to customer and vendor sites in the US and Canada will be required for this position.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.