Process Engineer 2 - Water/Wastewater Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid-Level Process Engineer to support projects across water/wastewater and process industries in North America. You will contribute to design, evaluation, and optimization of process systems throughout concept to construction, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring quality deliverables.

The role requires strong communication, technical curiosity, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules while delivering constructible, practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in process development, conceptual design, detailed design, process engineering, or similar technical functions within process industries, industrial facilities, water/wastewater, or related markets.
• Experience with block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, design basis documents, equipment datasheets, specifications, line lists, process calculations, and technical reports.
• Experience with process simulation, hydraulic modeling, equipment sizing, process controls coordination, and interdisciplinary engineering coordination is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred, or ability and intent to pursue PE registration within the next few years.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to process systems, industrial facilities, water treatment, wastewater treatment, or discharge requirements is preferred.
• Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel, with 20% to 30% maximum travel expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for process industries and water/wastewater projects, including process evaluation, selection, design development, optimization, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Develop, prepare, and review process engineering deliverables, including block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process simulations, design basis documents, line lists, calculations, equipment sizing, datasheets, technical specifications, reports, drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Perform process design activities related to hydraulics, material balances, utility requirements, equipment sizing, process controls, interdisciplinary coordination, and technical evaluations of vendor proposals, equipment data, and supplier documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams, including mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, estimating, construction, and commissioning teams, to support technical deliverables, resolve design questions, and maintain quality, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Communicate process-specific progress, deadlines, deliverable status, and technical issues that may affect project scope, schedule, or budget through project meetings, kickoff meetings, weekly status meetings, lead reports, design reviews, and model reviews.
• Provide technical support for issues associated with design, construction, equipment, commissioning, and/or operations while executing engineering work within established project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to the improvement of company resources, tools, workflows, and design standards while developing industry knowledge and process engineering skills through active project and pursuit work.

Skills

Process engineering

PFDs & P&IDs

Hydraulic modeling

Vendor data evaluation

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

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Location: Lenexa, KS, US Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition ID:181306

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Market:Water/Wastewater

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We have an immediate opening for Process Engineers to support projects across the Process Industries and Water/Wastewater markets. You will be part of a growing organization that develops practical, constructible process engineering solutions for customers across North America. These solutions are designed to transition seamlessly from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and successful project delivery. In this role, you will provide process engineering support for evaluation, selection, design, optimization, and implementation of process systems associated with Kiewit's EPC projects and pursuits. Project types may include data centers, gasification facilities, biofuels, fuel generation, renewable fuels, industrial process facilities, industrial water treatment, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and other related process infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience developing process engineering deliverables, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, evaluating vendor data, supporting process simulations, and contributing to technical decisions throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong communication, technical curiosity, and the ability to work within project budgets and schedules while supporting high-quality engineering deliverables.

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations. Kiewit's commitment to safety, quality and environmental stewardship is ingrained in everything we do. It's visible in our core values, the work that we build and in our people. With over $18B in revenue and over 32,000 employees, we operate in 8 different market segments designing and building large and complex structures throughout North America! If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of design/build projects to work on - look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. With top notch health benefits, 20 days paid time off, a wealth-building 401K plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

District Overview

The Kiewit Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control, structural, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on collaborative Design-Build (progressive and/or fixed price) and EPC delivery models for complex water projects. The team brings project solutions to life across North America in the following areas:

Location

This role will be based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office or our Lone Tree Colorado office. We offer excellent relocation. Some consideration may be made for candidates with more senior level experience directly in Municipal and Industrial Wastewater and water treatment design, with EPC project experience, to be in other Kiewit Hub locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for process industries and water/wastewater projects, including process evaluation, selection, design development, optimization, and lifecycle cost considerations.
• Develop, prepare, and review process engineering deliverables, including block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process simulations, design basis documents, line lists, calculations, equipment sizing, datasheets, technical specifications, reports, drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Perform process design activities related to hydraulics, material balances, utility requirements, equipment sizing, process controls, interdisciplinary coordination, and technical evaluations of vendor proposals, equipment data, and supplier documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams, including mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, estimating, construction, and commissioning teams, to support technical deliverables, resolve design questions, and maintain quality, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Communicate process-specific progress, deadlines, deliverable status, and technical issues that may affect project scope, schedule, or budget through project meetings, kickoff meetings, weekly status meetings, lead reports, design reviews, and model reviews.
• Provide technical support for issues associated with design, construction, equipment, commissioning, and/or operations while executing engineering work within established project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to the improvement of company resources, tools, workflows, and design standards while developing industry knowledge and process engineering skills through active project and pursuit work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in process development, conceptual design, detailed design, process engineering, or similar technical functions within process industries, industrial facilities, water/wastewater, or related markets.
• Experience developing or supporting engineering deliverables such as block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, design basis documents, equipment datasheets, specifications, line lists, process calculations, and technical reports.
• Experience with process simulation, hydraulic modeling, equipment sizing, process controls coordination, and interdisciplinary engineering coordination is preferred.
• Experience performing vendor data reviews and technical evaluations of equipment or process systems is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred, or ability and intent to pursue PE registration within the next few years.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to process systems, industrial facilities, water treatment, wastewater treatment, or discharge requirements is preferred.
• Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel, with 20% to 30% maximum travel expected.

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation:$90,000-$130,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:07/01/2026 -10/06/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.