Environmental Engineer ( Water & Wastewater)

Enva Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee assistance program

Employee life insurance

Bike2Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Enva Group in Cork is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Water & Wastewater) on a permanent basis. The role focuses on managing technical service delivery, building strong client relationships, and delivering wastewater treatment projects across industrial and municipal sectors.

We value initiative, drive, and the ability to develop business. A science-based degree and 2–3 years of wastewater experience are preferred, with a valid driving license required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in wastewater treatment processes (biological and chemical)
• Qualified in a science/ Environmental discipline
• Evidence of commercial acumen
• Dynamic project management skills
• Knowledge of liquid flow and sludge dewatering engineering principles
• Full clean manual driving license

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of Enva’s technical service provision with key client contacts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and visit client operation locations as needed.
• Assess wastewater samples and report results to manager or client.
• Provide troubleshooting support on customer sites for wastewater treatment operations.
• Scope and price wastewater treatment plant assessment trials and proposals.
• Manage stock levels with clients and Enva production to ensure repeat orders.

Skills

Wastewater experience

Science discipline

Commercial acumen

Project management

Engineering principles

Driving license

Education

Science/ Environmental degree

Job description

Environmental Engineer ( Water & Wastewater)

Department: Cork Central

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cork

Description

To support business development through account management and new business generation to grow and further establish Enva’s business as a key leader in the water and wastewater treatment industry. To assist in the effective delivery and operation of projects for the Water Treatment business. This role requires initiative, drive and dedication to ensure that the business unit grows and develops

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Day-to-day management of Enva’s technical service provision with key client contacts.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, keeping clients up to date as operations progress and attending client operation locations as necessary.
• Perform appropriate assessments on environmental wastewater samples regarding chemical and biological wastewater treatment operations, interpretating and reporting results of same to manager and or client.
• To proactively portray a problem-solving mindset, highlight and address potential issues as and when necessary, with the client.
• Provision of troubleshooting support on key customer sites regarding wastewater treatment plant process operations, upselling our range accredited and process laboratory support services, e.g. accredited analytical jar testing, respirometry and extended aeration trials.
• Scoping, defining, pricing wastewater treatment plant assessment trials to provide value proposition and proposals to clients.
• Proactive management of product stock levels with client and Enva production to ensure repeat orders are placed to ensure minimum stock levels maintained at site.
• Understanding wastewater treatment solutions as appropriate to industrial sectors inclusive of Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Food & Beverage and municipal.
• Management of client SLA’s re KPI delivery and communications with client.
• Deliver services safely, compliantly and profitably re the management of client and project operations.
• Identify at existing and new clients water treatment projects such as UV, Filter Installations, process and site assessments inclusive of dewatering operations & micropollutant treatment opportunities.

Business Development

• Support in developing the sales pipeline, meeting and developing opportunities with new prospects and existing clients in the areas of Micropollutant treatment, odour control, filtration, dewatering and operational support,
• Preparation of proposals and profit and loss accounts for new projects with existing and new customers.
• Development of Enva Water services particularly in the Industrial and Municipal market.
• Awareness of competitor activity in the wider market re potential business opportunities and maintenance of existing business.

R&D

• Research and support new initiatives to maintain Enva Water Services position as an innovator and a forward thinker in the water services sector within Ireland.

General

• To act courteously and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, Enva personnel and other personnel encountered within your role
• To always foster and develop good customer and public relations and to portray a professional image of the company
• To report for work in a timely manner and to conduct work as scheduled to company and customer satisfaction
• To work within the instructions and procedures of the Company’s systems as directed by your manager or other management as appropriate
• To conduct all duties in a constructive and productive manner aligned to the interests of the company and management
• To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company
• To demonstrate a willingness to promote the positive development of the business to all stakeholders of the business including customers but also extending to staff, contractors, EPA, HSA etc.
• To demonstrate the company values at all times, i.e. Flexibility, Action, Customer Driven and Trust

The above description is a general outline of the requirements of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may be added to in the future depending on the needs of the business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2-3 years' experience in wastewater treatment processes biological and chemical a distinct advantage.
• Qualified in a science/ Environmental discipline
• Evidence of commercial acumen
• Dynamic project management
• Knowledge of engineering principals re liquid flow and control and sludge dewatering operations.
• Full Clean Manual Driving License

Why Work for Enva?

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme. (if applicable)
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.