Mid to Senior Process Engineer

Linkan; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkan in Elko, NV is seeking a Mid to Senior Process Engineer to lead water and wastewater treatment projects, develop process designs, and support pilot studies. The role emphasizes lab work, data interpretation, and client-focused technical delivery.

Ideal candidates have PE (preferred), 5–15 years in water treatment, and strong writing/communication skills. The position is full-time and onsite in Elko, NV with opportunities to design industrial treatment systems and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–15 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment.
• Experience with water quality testing and laboratory analysis.
• Experience performing or interpreting treatability studies or pilot-scale testing.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret water chemistry and treatment performance data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Water Treatment Process Development: design and execute bench-scale and pilot-scale studies; evaluate treatment performance and develop data-driven recommendations; analyze water chemistry and interpret results.
• Applications Engineering and Process Design: support process design and equipment selection; translate lab/pilot results into design criteria; prepare PFDs and specs; collaborate with vendors.
• Proposal Development and Technical Support: prepare technical proposals for lab testing and pilot programs; contribute to client proposals and scope development; define testing programs.
• Technical Leadership and Collaboration: provide technical leadership on treatability programs; mentor junior staff in lab methods and data interpretation.

Skills

Water treatment

Laboratory analysis

Treatability studies

Pilot-scale testing

Process design

Technical writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Civil Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

PFDs

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

**POSITION: Mid to Senior Process Engineer**

• SCHEDULE: Full Time
• LOCATION: Elko, NV

Salary $95,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

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Summary We are seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with strong laboratory and applied engineering experience to support the development, design, and implementation of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience with water quality testing, treatability studies, and pilot-scale systems, and who is interested in expanding into applications engineering, process design, and client-facing technical work.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 5-15 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment
• Experience with water quality testing and laboratory analysis
• Experience performing or interpreting treatability studies or pilot-scale testing
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret water chemistry and treatment performance data
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred
• Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems preferred
• Experience with biological treatment processes preferred
• Experience with advanced treatment processes such as oxidation, filtration, or nutrient removal preferred
• Familiarity with pilot plant design and operation preferred
• Exposure to applications engineering, process design, or equipment specification preferred

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Water Treatment Process Development

• Assist in designing and executing bench-scale and pilot-scale water or wastewater treatment studies.
• Evaluate treatment performance and develop data-driven recommendations for full-scale systems.
• Analyze water chemistry and interpret laboratory results to optimize treatment processes.
• Develop and validate treatment strategies for challenging industrial water streams.

Applications Engineering and Process Design

• Support process design and equipment selection for water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Translate laboratory and pilot testing results into process design criteria, sizing parameters, and operating conditions.
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Work with equipment vendors to evaluate technologies and integrate treatment processes.

Proposal Development and Technical Support

• Prepare technical proposals for laboratory testing, treatability studies, and pilot programs.
• Contribute technical expertise to larger client proposals, including scope development, technical approach, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in defining testing programs needed to evaluate treatment feasibility and optimize system performance.
• Support business development teams by helping communicate treatment approaches and engineering solutions.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership on treatability programs and pilot testing initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff in laboratory methods, data interpretation, and technical documentation.