Industrial Wastewater Senior Project Engineer

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus plan

401(k) matching

PTO credits

Job summary

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer to lead industrial wastewater projects in Des Moines, IA. You will oversee planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of treatment systems for manufacturers and navigate regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, high-performance solutions.

The role requires a PE or eligibility, 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater design, and strong client-facing skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• 10+ years of experience designing water or wastewater solutions.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and leading multi‑discipline projects.
• Experience working with food and beverage industries.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection and treatment systems, helping manufacturers solve complex water quality, compliance, and operational challenges.
• Serve as the process technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, guiding treatment technology selection, hydraulics, utility integration, and overall system performance.
• Develop innovative treatment solutions through treatability studies, process modeling, mass balances, hydraulic evaluations, and pilot testing to support informed client decisions.
• Partner with industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to navigate permitting requirements, maintain environmental compliance, and deliver practical, implementation‑ready solutions.
• Direct technical teams in preparing treatment alternatives, cost estimates, construction documents, operating procedures, and other project deliverables from concept through startup.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by troubleshooting existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and strategic project planning.

Skills

PE registration ideal

Client interfacing

Project leadership

Industrial wastewater experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location Options: Boise, ID; Des Moines, IA; Lehi, UT; Maple Grove, MN; or Woodbury, MN;

Every day, industrial facilities face increasing pressure to optimize operations, manage water resources responsibly, and meet evolving environmental regulations. At AE2S, we partner with clients across agribusiness, food and beverage, manufacturing, power and energy, and other industrial sectors to tackle these challenges head‑on.

As a Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer, you'll lead innovative projects that help clients improve treatment performance, maintain compliance, reduce risk, and support critical operations. From evaluating emerging technologies to delivering complex treatment solutions, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of industrial water while serving as a trusted advisor to some of the region's most essential industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection and treatment systems, helping manufacturers solve complex water quality, compliance, and operational challenges
• Serve as the process technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, guiding treatment technology selection, hydraulics, utility integration, and overall system performance
• Develop innovative treatment solutions through treatability studies, process modeling, mass balances, hydraulic evaluations, and pilot testing to support informed client decisions
• Partner with industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to navigate permitting requirements, maintain environmental compliance, and deliver practical, implementation‑ready solutions
• Direct technical teams in preparing treatment alternatives, cost estimates, construction documents, operating procedures, and other project deliverables from concept through startup
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by troubleshooting existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and strategic project planning

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months
• 10 or more years of experience designing water or wastewater solutions
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and successfully leading teams within multi‑discipline projects
• Previous engineering experience working with food and beverage industries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to travel as required for project/client responsibilities
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to 3‑miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off‑site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award‑Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• 100‑percent Employee Owned
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family‑Friendly with Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best‑in‑class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100‑percentpaid Family Health Insurance
• 100‑percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long‑Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action / Disability Employer

Location

Des Moines, IA - Des Moines, IA US (Primary)