Industrial Wastewater Engineer II - Food & Beverage

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an Environmental / Industrial Wastewater Engineer to grow with our environmental engineering group. You will work closely with civil, process, mechanical, and architectural professionals to scope, design, lay out, install, and commission industrial wastewater systems for our food and beverage clients.

The role involves site audits, project scope and budget development, process design, P&IDs, equipment procurement, and field startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Process Engineering.
• Experience in industrial wastewater treatment.
• Strong knowledge of biological treatment processes (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, DAF, MBR).
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and client interaction; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project scope, budget, and schedule for environmental work.
• Conduct site audits to inform site selection decisions.
• Design optimized wastewater treatment processes and assess air emissions.
• Prepare process flow, P&ID diagrams; specify equipment.
• Size and specify air and wastewater treatment and utilities.
• Perform wastewater mass balance calculations.
• Procure equipment and evaluate bids.
• Coordinate construction schedule and contractor work for utilities and emissions.
• Oversee construction and startup of treatment facilities.
• Travel 20–40% for on-site coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking an Environmental / Industrial Wastewater Engineer to grow with our environmental engineering group. You will work closely with civil, process, mechanical, and architectural professionals to scope, design, lay out, install, and commission industrial wastewater systems for our food and beverage clients.

The role involves site audits, project scope and budget development, process design, P&IDs, equipment procurement, and field startup.