Senior Process Engineer – Industrial Wastewater
Salt Lake City, Utah | Hybrid or Remote | Full-time | Approximately 25% travel
An established water and wastewater treatment solutions provider is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to develop and support technical solutions for industrial water and wastewater applications.
You’ll contribute across the project lifecycle, from early opportunity development and proposals through project execution, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting. You’ll work closely with sales, laboratory, engineering and project teams, while taking ownership of complex technical assignments and supporting the development of junior engineers.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and review process flow diagrams, mass balances, project specifications, P&IDs and hydraulic profiles.
- Perform process calculations, including equipment sizing, chemical reactions and chemical dosing.
- Develop treatment solutions for membrane systems, water reuse, high-recovery systems and other complex applications.
- Support proposals by defining scope, preparing process descriptions and equipment lists, reviewing technical content, and joining customer discussions.
- Take part in feasibility assessments, bench-scale and pilot testing, process validation, and interpretation of results.
- Provide technical support for commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, RFIs, site audits and field analysis.
- Prepare and review process performance guarantees, and help improve technical tools and workflows.
- Develop technical content for conferences, internal training and sales support.
- Communicate with customers and colleagues, and mentor junior engineers.
What you’ll bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
- Strong process design fundamentals, including mass balances, process flow diagrams and equipment sizing.
- Experience supporting proposals and leading technical discussions with customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of water chemistry.
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage several projects, work independently and collaborate across teams.
Experience that would be an advantage:
- An advanced engineering degree.
- Experience with UF, NF or RO membranes; evaporators or crystallizers; water reuse; high-recovery systems; or other complex treatment technologies.
- Experience with bench-scale or pilot testing, feasibility evaluations and process validation.
- Familiarity with process design software and advanced calculation methods.
- Experience presenting technical material to customers or at conferences, and delivering internal training.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonus.
- 401(k) match of up to 6%, dollar for dollar.
- Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule with remote-work options.
- Health and wellness benefits, including access to onsite and virtual medical services.
- HSA contribution, paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability.
- Paid time off, paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.
- Company events, volunteer opportunities and team activities.
This role is primarily office (or home office) based and involves regular computer and phone work, as well as movement around the facility. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Approximately 25% travel is expected for site visits, conferences, sales support, testing, start-up and commissioning.
Candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment or periodic screenings, including background checks and drug and alcohol tests.
The employer considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.