Hybrid Wastewater Process Engineer: Front-End to Field

Ground-Water-Treatment-; Wharton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare, vision, and dental

401(k) retirement plan with company–m"

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Ground Water Treatment in Wharton, NJ, seeks an Application & Process Engineer to bridge client solution design and real-world system commissioning. You will lead front-end engineering, craft robust treatment schemes, and guide field startups with a focus on performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will design and document with P&IDs/PFDs, size core equipment, and develop cost estimates to win business while ensuring safe, compliant operations on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 4–7 years of combined experience in water/wastewater process engineering, technical sales support, cost estimation, or field commissioning.
• Hands‑on experience drafting and reviewing P&IDs and mechanical layouts (AutoCAD proficiency required).
• Strong proposal writing skills with a knack for translating complex engineering into compelling business value.
• Familiarity with regional environmental standards (e.g., NYDEC, NJDEP) is highly preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Architect Custom Solutions: Turn raw water quality data, client RFPs, and complex technical specifications into robust, scalable process designs and treatment schemes.
• Size & Value Engineer: Select and size core equipment to build precise capital and operational cost estimates that win business.
• Be the Technical Authority: Lead client visits, present tailored engineering solutions, and guide clients through complex technical decisions.
• Mitigate Risk: Evaluate technical, operational, and regulatory risks prior to bid submission to ensure feasibility, profitability, and safety.
• Bring Designs to Life: Create and maintain Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and general layout drawings.
• Lead System Launch: Mobilize, startup, and commission water treatment systems onsite, serving as the go-to expert for field troubleshooting and operational launch.
• Optimize Performance: Use operational data to troubleshoot, boost throughput, and lower operating costs while meeting environmental targets.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Ensure designs align with environmental standards (NJDEP, NYDEC) and safety requirements (HAZWOPER).

Skills

P&ID drafting

Process design

Field startup coordination

Proposal writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ground Water Treatment in Wharton, NJ, seeks an Application & Process Engineer to bridge client solution design and real-world system commissioning. You will lead front-end engineering, craft robust treatment schemes, and guide field startups with a focus on performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will design and document with P&IDs/PFDs, size core equipment, and develop cost estimates to win business while ensuring safe, compliant operations on site.