Drinking Water Associate Process Engineer

Black & Veatch Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,770 - 138,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Drinking Water Associate Process Engineer in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on conventional water treatment processes and includes BD support, bench/pilot testing, and data-driven process design.

Hybrid work options after 90 days with a strong emphasis on collaboration with senior staff. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 1 year of experience, and strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and written

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering deliverables: process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, P&IDs, and flow diagrams.
• Support multiple projects under guidance of a senior process engineer.
• Engage in bench, pilot, and full-scale testing to evaluate processes.
• Develop recommendations for treatment processes, equipment, and materials selection.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data for process design work.
• Perform moderately complex engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques with guidance from senior engineers.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and communication.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams for project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Results orientation

Prioritization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Drinking Water Associate Process Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA, US; Indianapolis, IN, US; Columbus, OH, US; Blue Ash, OH, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies / Black & Veatch Corporation

Job Overview

Mid-level water process engineer role in water treatment. Focus on conventional water treatment processes such as coagulation, clarification, softening, media filtration, membrane filtration (microfiltration/ultrafiltration), reverse osmosis (brackish and seawater), UV/AOP, ozonation, carbon adsorption, and distribution system water quality. Experience in water reuse, brackish and seawater desalination, bench‑scale development, and pilot testing is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering deliverables: process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), tradeoff studies, and master planning studies.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously under guidance of senior process engineer, addressing complex technical challenges.
• Engage in applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full‑scale testing to evaluate alternative treatment processes.
• Develop recommendations for treatment processes, equipment, and materials selection.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data for process design work.
• Perform moderately complex engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and problem‑solving analyses with guidance from senior engineers.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing skills and effective communication.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members for successful project execution.

Client Focus

• Understand client interests and drivers through client contact and project leadership interaction.
• Apply client understanding to work performance and behavior.
• Support business development and pursuit activities, including pre‑positioning meetings, proposal development, and client relationships.

People Management

• Support knowledge management and mentor interns and junior engineers.
• Assist in performance management, mentoring, and recognition for interns and junior engineers.
• Maintain current knowledge of design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes, and company policies.
• Apply standards to assigned tasks.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Apply knowledge independently and comply with the company quality program on assigned tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• 5 years of experience in water treatment.
• Working knowledge of process design for municipal effluent reuse, brackish and seawater desalination, brine management, and related engineering design standards.
• Understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
• Excellent written and oral communication, learning agility, results orientation, and prioritization skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening, in compliance with applicable laws.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Compensation Transparency

Annual compensation ranges for this role: State of Virginia: $82,770 – $138,230. Final compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness program, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, flexible work schedules, company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Eligible professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

Company Commitment

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps employees engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. The company is a 100 percent ESOP‑owned firm and shares financial rewards, stock ownership, and a supportive environment for diverse voices and innovation.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other protected status.

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