Plant Process Engineer II — Asset & Controls Focus

Trinity River Authority of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity River Authority of Texas seeks a professional engineer to manage operations and maintenance at the plant, supporting asset management programs, GIS initiatives, and long-range facility development. The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, project coordination, and data-driven decision making.

Requirements include a PE license, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a water or wastewater license within two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; wastewater focus preferred.
• Four years of related experience or two years in a treatment plant.
• Valid Texas driver's license; PE licensure required.
• Ability to obtain water or wastewater license within 2 years.
• Knowledge of CMMS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS; HMI and process controls preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to make decisions with limited direction.
• Willingness to work extended hours during emergencies.
• Understanding of plant operations and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and audits systems to ensure asset maintenance data is collected and facilitates corrective actions.
• Designs modifications to existing systems and develops specifications for equipment purchases; assists long-range planning for facilities development.
• Maintains site CAD files and prepares machine drawings using AutoCAD; collects GPS data and maintains GIS records.
• Coordinates activities and capital projects among departments, staff, and consultants; ensures timely, technically based input and maintains records.
• Assists with plans and specs for equipment and controls expansion; contributes to PCS guidelines and maintains project records.
• Maintains levee and documents protection and integrity activities.
• May assist with data collection for process models/schematics for Plant or pipelines.
• Monitors legislation, UCMR and other rules impacting water treatment.

Skills

Water/wastewater operations knowledge

Problem solving

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

CMMS

Job description

Trinity River Authority of Texas seeks a professional engineer to manage operations and maintenance at the plant, supporting asset management programs, GIS initiatives, and long-range facility development. The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration, project coordination, and data-driven decision making.

Requirements include a PE license, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a water or wastewater license within two years.