Membrane Water Treatment Engineer – Field Pilot

Western Midstream; Town Center (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Midstream seeks a process engineer to advance water treatment solutions with hands-on membrane system design, testing, and field pilots. You will plan and execute pilots at customer sites, analyze data, and develop robust designs while supporting sales and project execution.

Hybrid work from The Woodlands, TX is offered with travel up to 25%. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of membrane experience, strong water chemistry knowledge, and the ability to size and optimize systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of membrane system design (MF/UF/MBR/NF/RO) experience and piloting or startup exposure.
• Hands-on pilot operation or system startup experience.
• Strong knowledge of membrane processes and water chemistry.
• Ability to design, size, and optimize membrane systems for water/wastewater treatment.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field pilots at customer sites to demonstrate membrane solutions.
• Conduct in-house validation trials for new products or applications.
• Analyze pilot data and prepare client reports with clear conclusions.
• Develop cost-effective membrane system designs meeting customer needs.
• Size equipment, pumps, piping, and valves for water treatment systems.
• Develop process docs including P&IDs, mass balances, and control narratives.
• Support sales with technical proposals and performance guarantees.
• Assist with project management for installation and field design.
• Commission membrane systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide after-sales support.

Skills

Membrane design

Pilot operation

Water chemistry

Process optimization

Data analysis

Field work readiness

Education

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

Job description

Western Midstream seeks a process engineer to advance water treatment solutions with hands-on membrane system design, testing, and field pilots. You will plan and execute pilots at customer sites, analyze data, and develop robust designs while supporting sales and project execution.

Hybrid work from The Woodlands, TX is offered with travel up to 25%. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of membrane experience, strong water chemistry knowledge, and the ability to size and optimize systems.