Senior Director, Water Process Engineering NORAM

Veolia Environnement SA; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 177,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech NORAM seeks a Senior Director of Process Engineering to lead design and deployment of water, wastewater, and biosolid treatment solutions.

You will build a high-performing team, align engineering with commercial goals, and drive standards, speed, and innovation across markets.

The role requires 12+ years in process engineering, 7+ years leadership, and deep knowledge of water treatment technologies; travel 20% within North America and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, including substantial experience in water and wastewater treatment system design and application.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, functions, or multidisciplinary technical organizations.
• Deep knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies and their application across multiple industry markets.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering decisions with commercial, operational, and strategic objectives.
• Proven ability to lead through complexity, influence across functions, and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the process engineering function in support of Water Tech NORAM integrated growth objectives.
• Establish engineering priorities, operating models, and capability plans that enable the business to respond effectively and at speed to market opportunities and customer demands.
• Drive the development of scalable, repeatable, and differentiated treatment solutions aligned with targeted industry segments and market needs.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, portfolio decisions, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Align process engineering strategy with the needs of end markets and collaborate with commercial leaders, product management, and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework, increase standardization, and improve responsiveness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market insight

Operational excellence

Innovation leadership

Change management

Cross-functional influence

Executive communication

Business and financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Veolia Water Tech NORAM seeks a Senior Director of Process Engineering to lead design and deployment of water, wastewater, and biosolid treatment solutions.

You will build a high-performing team, align engineering with commercial goals, and drive standards, speed, and innovation across markets.

The role requires 12+ years in process engineering, 7+ years leadership, and deep knowledge of water treatment technologies; travel 20% within North America and internationally.