Process Engineering Project Technical Leader

Veolia North America, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Process Engineering Project Technical Leader to guide the development and delivery of water, wastewater, and waste treatment solutions in North America. You will lead a team of Process Engineers, balance technical risk with commercial viability, and support customer relationships through technical leadership and presentations.

You will own process diagrams, define strategies, manage deliverables, and ensure successful project execution from sales through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering discipline; advanced degrees considered.
• Experience in design and/or operation of water, wastewater or waste treatment systems.
• Leadership capability: connect people around a shared vision, align and motivate a team, train and mentor others.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused approach balancing technical and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complete water, wastewater or waste treatment solutions, including process flow sheets, unit operations, and process parameters.
• Own the overall Process Flow Diagram (PFD), flow tables or mass balance, and process guarantees, with engineers responsible for individual technologies.
• Set the process strategy for the project, including design basis, safety factors, and handling flow variations.
• Coordinate Process Engineers on the flow sheet; define deliverables, schedules, and ensure quality on time delivery.
• Evaluate interactions of unit processes and their effects on upstream and downstream processes.
• Identify and manage technical risks across the treatment solution with the project team.
• Serve as the lead technical contact for customers and internal functions; troubleshoot issues and guide corrective actions.
• Understand relevant regulations and liaise with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Take accountability for project success from development to operation and customer satisfaction.
• Represent Veolia’s expertise in external markets through customer and conference presentations.
• Provide training and coaching to Process Engineering team.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Process Engineers are key technical partners to customers across a range of markets in North America. They develop and support water, wastewater, and waste treatment solutions from initial sales and engineering through commissioning and operation.

For complex projects involving multiple treatment processes, the Process Engineering Project Technical Leader takes ownership of the overall treatment solution. Working with Process Engineers who bring expertise in the technologies involved, you’ll guide the team in developing an integrated solution that meets customer requirements and can be delivered successfully.

You’ll bring deep technical knowledge, sound commercial judgment, and a strong understanding of customer processes, markets, regulations, and competitors. You’ll help balance technical risk and commercial viability, lead troubleshooting when issues arise, and build trusted relationships with customers and industry experts. You’ll also help share Veolia’s expertise through customer and industry presentations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of complete water, wastewater, or waste treatment solutions, including process flow sheets, unit operations, and process parameters, using in-house and industry design tools.
• Own the overall Process Flow Diagram (PFD), flow tables or mass balance, and process guarantees, working with the Process Engineers responsible for individual technologies.
• Set the process strategy for the project, including the design basis, safety factors, treatment of flow variations, and approach to meeting customer requirements and competing effectively.
• Coordinate Process Engineers working on the flow sheet. Define deliverables and schedules, assign work, and ensure process deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations.
• Evaluate how unit processes interact, including their potential effects on upstream and downstream processes.
• Identify and manage technical risks across the treatment solution in collaboration with the project team.
• Serve as the lead technical contact for customers and for internal functions working on the project.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using data and observations, and lead the team’s efforts to find and implement solutions.
• Understand relevant regulations and liaise with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Take accountability for the success of assigned projects throughout development, including treatment performance, successful operation, and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate proactively, collaborate across teams, and lead corrective actions when needed.
• Represent Veolia’s expertise in the external market through customer and conference presentations.
• Provide training and one-to-one coaching to members of the Process Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering discipline. Advanced degrees will be considered. A degree in another technical discipline, such as science, may also be considered with relevant experience.
• Related experience, preferably in process engineering, with an emphasis on the design and/or operation of water, wastewater, or waste treatment systems.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to:
• Connect people around a shared vision and objective.
• Align and motivate a team.
• Train, coach, and mentor others.
• Make sound decisions with limited information in changing conditions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.

Working conditions

• Office-based work environment.
• Periodic travel within North America, with the possibility of travel beyond North America.
• Technical leadership on individual proposals and projects.
• Coordination of multiple Process Engineers who may not report directly to you.
• Accountability for high-impact technical decisions. An error in the overall treatment solution could require the addition or replacement of a major unit operation or an entire membrane system.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.