Industrial Wastewater Senior Project Engineer

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100-percent company-paid family health

100-percent company-paid dental and V×

Disability coverage

PTO and parental leave

Employee ownership through ESOP

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer in Maple Grove, MN. You will lead planning, design, and optimization of complex wastewater treatment systems for diverse industrial clients, serving as the technical lead on multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance and value-driven solutions, with opportunities for growth and advanced projects.

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 teams.
• Experience with food and beverage industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial wastewater systems for manufacturers.
• Serve as process technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, guiding selection and integration of treatment technologies.
• Develop treatment solutions via treatability studies, modeling, mass balances, and pilot tests.
• Collaborate with clients and regulators to navigate permitting and ensure compliance.
• Direct technical teams in delivering design deliverables from concept to startup.
• Advise clients, identify optimization opportunities, and support proposals and planning.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Technical leadership

Education

PE licensure preferred

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

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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

Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation And Total Rewards

The anticipated salary range for this position is:

• $98,000-$120,000
• This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

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
• Strong communication skills
• 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

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative Action / disability employer