Lead Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Process Engineer with extensive experience in water and wastewater facility design. This role involves providing technical leadership, overseeing engineering reports, and optimizing treatment processes. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, interface with clients, and support business development efforts. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on complex water projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in water/wastewater process design.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for water/wastewater facilities and treatment processes.
• Coordinate multiple engineering projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Process Development

Design Engineering

Hydraulics Modeling

Technical Leadership

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic Simulation Software

Process Modeling Software

Job description

Lead Process Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 174052

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Kiewit Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control, structural, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on collaborative Design-Build (progressive and/or fixed price) and EPC delivery models for complex water projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering leadership for industrial water and wastewater facility design including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and optimization.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, engineering drawings and specifications for complex water/wastewater projects.
• Perform process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies.
• Provide front line issue resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers within a budget and schedule to execute design and engineering on projects.
• Interface with clients and partner engineers to support project and business development needs.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide consultation in specialized areas related to treatment plant planning and design.
• Communicate/present industry trends, competitive situations or technology/regulatory issues.
• Support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects.
• Actively participate in professional organizations.
• Mentor Kiewit’s entry and mid-level engineers for skill development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in process development and design in water/wastewater markets.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• Understanding of federal, state and local regulations related to water characterization, treatment and discharge
• Experience as process design engineering lead on design-build projects is preferred
• Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel (20-30% maximum expected)
• Preferred experience utilizing hydraulic simulation software and/or process modeling and simulation software applications.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.