Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater

Water Otter Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

ESOP

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Process Engineer – Wastewater Systems for projects based in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on technical leadership and project management across water and wastewater capital projects, with emphasis on process design, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have a B.S.

in Civil/Environmental or Chemical Engineering, 7+ years in the field, and strong communication skills. PE registration is desirable.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Environmental or Chemical/Engineering or a related degree.
• 7+ years in the water and wastewater industry with process design or process engineering services.
• Municipal wastewater systems experience is essential.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering on water and wastewater capital projects and services.
• Provide design and performance analysis across project phases: plan, design, procure, construct, and commissioning.
• Communicate goals and results to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Travel may be required to meet business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Principal Process Engineer – Wastewater Systems - Los Angeles, CA

Opportunity

The Wastewater Principal Process Engineer provides technical leadership and project management accountability for process engineering in the delivery of capital projects and engineering services for wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• The qualified candidate will work effectively on water and wastewater engineering capital project teams, as well as other project related cross-functional teams with representatives from divisions throughout the organization.
• Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of the State as well.
• Primary responsibility will be providing process engineering services on client with projects in mainly in Southern California but may involve travel to other parts of California as well
• Experience in the planning and execution of projects: including project approach and resource needs, options analysis, process and equipment design, engineering document development, and system ownership through the project delivery phases of plan, design, procure, construct, and commissioning
• Areas of expertise could include process experience for complex capital projects within the water and wastewater treatment, and water reuse, area including conventional wastewater treatment processes, membrane bioreactors (MBR), reverse osmosis desalination and brackish water treatment, UV, Ozone and other advanced water and wastewater treatment processes.
• The senior project/process engineer is expected to be an effective communicator of ideas, project goals and results. With minimal supervision, is expected to make presentations and updates to senior management and in broader forums both internal and external to Parsons.
• Contributions are integral to the success of projects and the achievement of both technical and organizational objectives. Strong technical leadership, collaboration, and sound business value based prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Travel may be required to meet business needs.

The successful candidate will also provide additional design expertise for conventional and advanced wastewater treatment systems, including membrane, biosolids, odor control, pumping, blower and various systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil /Environmental or Chemical / Engineering or a related Degree with 7 + years or more in the water and wastewater industry of which involved process design, process performance analysis, or process engineering services for projects.
• Experience with municipal wastewater systems is essential
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable, but not required
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity with state-of-the art industry practices and regulations.
• Must also possess a solid knowledge of process technology

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions - and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.