Senior Process Engineer - Mechanical

Garver Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join its Water Design Center team in Greenville, SC. This role involves managing process design for unique water treatment projects, leading project teams, and directly interacting with clients. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years of experience in the field, and hold a PE license. The position offers competitive salary packages and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of similar project design experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with design of lift stations and chemical feed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Manage projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure quality work and adherence to standards.

Skills

Process design

Hydraulic analysis

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

Job description

Mar 01, 2026

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Senior Process Engineer - Mechanical
Greenville, South Carolina

Garver is seeking Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join our Water Design Center team in Greenville, SC. As part of a multi-discipline team, this Senior Engineer will be responsible for process design and management in support of Water Services Group projects company wide. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this senior engineer the opportunity to be hands‑on with design, directly involved with clients, provide mentorship to team members, and actively participate in marketing initiatives.

Generally, the responsibilities of this role will entail taking projects from conceptual planning to bid‑ready documents, including facility and equipment layouts, design calculations, process modeling, equipment vendor coordination, management and coordination of support discipline activities, coordination with regional offices and regulatory agencies, as well as quality assurance and control.

The Senior Process Mechanical Engineer will also serve as a Design Phase Manager leading projects, teams, coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization. This position will also be included frequent client meetings and industry conferences to serve as a subject matter expert on behalf of Garver and the Water Business Line.

This position will be responsible for performing a wide array of design tasks related to water and wastewater facilities, such as:

• Lead the design of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Lead the development of design criteria from analysis of water and wastewater process modeling data
• Support of water and wastewater process evaluation, selection, and implementation
• Hydraulic analysis of water and wastewater treatment plants
• Pump selection and pump station design
• Chemical storage and feed system design
• Blower sizing and blower system design
• Mechanical equipment selection
• Piping and instrumentation drawing production
• Specification and Contract document preparation
• Support of construction projects
• Oversee the development of construction drawings, and 3D models

Water Design Center (WDC)

Staffed with multi‑disciplined engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians, the WDC provides high‑performance teams for technical expertise in all project areas to successfully deliver sound solutions and customized quality designs. The WDC was created to bring together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure, including civil, environmental, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, applications, and operations. Having a focused team with in‑person collaboration using the latest 3D and 4D BIM software leads to more efficient delivery, shorter design schedules, and lower change order percentages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 10+ years of similar project design experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Preferred Attributes

• Master's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or biosystems/agricultural or related engineering discipline.
• Design experience of lift stations, booster pump stations, chemical feed, and water/wastewater treatment.
• Experience working with a multi‑disciplinary team comprised of civil, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Strong communication skills as required to collaborate project designs with multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.
• Active participation in local professional organizations.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.