Senior Process Engineer – Hybrid Wastewater Innovator

GHD; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead wastewater design across the United States, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with national experts. The role supports a hybrid work model with in-office days and flexible regional opportunities.

The candidate will design municipal and industrial facilities, model processes, review calculations, and assist with proposals while engaging with equipment manufacturers and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Required Civil or Environmental Engineering degree and PE license.
• Minimum 8 years of wastewater treatment design and research experience.
• Ability to lead process engineering for large, complex projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication with mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Executing advanced process designs for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities, focusing on nutrient removal, biosolids management, and improving efficiency
• Collaborating with senior national experts to implement innovative and emerging wastewater treatment technologies on high-profile projects
• Mentoring and providing technical direction to junior process engineers to ensure their professional growth and project quality
• Assisting with technical proposals, specifically crafting the process approach and project-specific innovative solutions
• Conducting complex process modeling (BioWin, Sumo, or GPS-X) following modeling best practices
• Performing detailed technical reviews (QA/QC) of design calculations, reports, and drawings produced by the project team
• Facilitating technical workshops for clients to help them evaluate process alternatives and long-term capital improvements
• Supporting on-site facility startups and operational troubleshooting, providing real-world feedback to the design team
• Engaging with equipment manufacturers to stay current on the latest technology trends and evaluating their performance for specific applications
• Managing bench-scale and pilot-scale studies, ensuring data integrity and providing scale-up recommendations for full-scale design
• Developing Multi-Criteria and Life Cycle Cost Analyses to help clients make informed decisions between traditional and advanced treatment paths
• Active participation with regional and national professional organizations through conferences and committees to stay at the forefront of industry shifts and build a professional network

Skills

Process engineering leadership

Communication skills

Business development

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead wastewater design across the United States, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with national experts. The role supports a hybrid work model with in-office days and flexible regional opportunities.

The candidate will design municipal and industrial facilities, model processes, review calculations, and assist with proposals while engaging with equipment manufacturers and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.