Process Engineer

Wade Trim; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Water Team. The ideal candidate must be a licensed PE with a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and 10-15 years of experience in large-scale piping and treatment technologies.

This position offers a flexible hybrid-remote schedule post 90 days and involves responsibilities like providing technical support on water treatment projects and preparing design reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of related experience required.
• Experience developing detailed design plans for treatment projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning and mechanical design support on water treatment projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations and run process models.
• Conduct on-site inspections and technical guidance.
• Attend client and project meetings.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Experience with large-scale piping systems

Water and wastewater treatment knowledge

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Water Team. This role can sit in any of our Michigan offices. The candidate must be a licensed PE with a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and ten to fifteen years of related experience. The candidate should have experience working with large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems, and treatment technologies. The candidate must also be self‑motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid‑remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide technical planning, biological process and mechanical design and construction support on various water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery projects. projects that may include combined sewer overflow, collection system, pump station, stormwater, hydrologic and hydraulic models and/or other water and wastewater projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, run process models (i.e. Excel spreadsheet, Biowin, GPS-X, etc.) and support analysis of alternatives. Utilize effective technical writing skills to prepare technical memoranda to document alternative analyses, basis of design, business case evaluations, P&ID reports etc.
• Prepare design reports and construction plans for treatment plants and pump stations using local and state standards
• Prepare/assist with specifications and permit submittals
• Assist with/review scope, budget, and schedule of new project tasks
• Monitor task budget and progress
• Document design changes and communications
• Conduct on-site inspections and technical guidance for start‑up as needed
• Prepare project status and other reports
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre‑construction, etc.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Participate in the Florida Water Environment Association, or similar organization as a committee member.
• Publish and present papers at state and national conferences. Serve as an active member in the Wade Trim Water and Wastewater Treatment Practice

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Skills/Experience:

• 10-15 years of related experience required
• Licensed Professional Engineer required
• Experience working with large-scale piping, valve, pumping systems, and treatment technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities is a must
• Experience developing detailed design plans for treatment projects
• Expertise in more than one area of conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment liquid and solid processes including fundamentals of nitrification and denitrification systems, chemical or biological phosphorous removal, secondary and tertiary treatment including high rate disinfection systems, solids handling and biosolids treatment
• Experience in assisting with sales efforts for large scale projects
• Strong written and verbal skills

Wade Trim is an AFFIRMATIVE Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.