Senior Process Engineer | Wastewater Treatment

Selectek, Inc.; Florida; À distance; USD 150 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Selectek, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer focused on wastewater treatment and advanced water reclamation. You will lead design from concept to IFC, translating simulations into constructible plant layouts and hydraulic profiles.

You will apply expertise in ASP/BNR systems and advanced membranes (MF/NF/RO) to develop efficient treatment trains. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and business development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years of wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility design experience.
• Experience with process modeling/simulation, preferably BioWin.
• Experience designing ASP/BNR systems (MBR, MBBR, SBR, IFAS, MLE, Oxidation Ditch).
• Experience with MF/UF, NF, RO, AOP.
• Ability to develop PFDs, hydraulic profiles, and P&IDs.
• Past work delivering concept through IFC.
• Familiarity with AWWA, ASME, ANSI, WEF guidelines.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• PE license preferred in CA/AZ/FL/CO.

Responsabilités

• Lead process design development for wastewater and advanced water treatment from concept to IFC deliverables.
• Develop and run process simulations (BioWin or equivalent).
• Perform mass balances and system performance calculations.
• Translate process models into detailed engineering designs (PFDs, P&IDs).
• Size membranes, assess recovery and fouling; design MF/NF/RO/AOP trains.
• Create GA drawings and equipment layouts; size and select equipment.
• Support project milestones, reviews, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, instrumentation, and other engineers.
• Provide technical mentorship and contribute to standards and proposals.

Connaissances

Process design

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Mentorship

Business development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Outils

BioWin

Description du poste

Process Mechanical Engineer

Wastewater Treatment Coral Springs, FL | Remote for CA and FL residents

Full-Time | $150 – 175K, depending on experience

Summary: Seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in wastewater treatment and advanced water reclamation systems. This role is responsible for leading the development of process designs from concept through detailed engineering, including simulation, hydraulic analysis, and full facility design. The Engineer in this position shall be capable of transforming process simulations into practical, constructible treatment plant designs, including development of hydraulic profiles, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection, and facility layouts. This position requires deep expertise in biological treatment systems, including activated sludge, MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor), and SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) technologies, as well as advanced membrane systems such as microfiltration (MF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO). The Senior Process Mechanical Engineer will coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams and support both project execution and business development efforts, including technical input for proposals and client engagements and any other tasks assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Job Duties

• Process Engineering and Design Development: Lead process design development for wastewater and advanced water treatment facilities from conceptual design through Issued for Construction (IFC) deliverables.
• Develop and execute process simulations using industry-standard software such as BioWin or equivalent.
• Perform process calculations, mass balances, and system performance evaluations.
• Model and design conventional activated processes with biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment processes including: Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR), Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR), Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS), Bardenpho, Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE), Oxidation Ditch.
• Translate process models into detailed engineering designs, including: Hydraulic Profiles, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Advanced Treatment Systems Design: Perform membrane system sizing, recovery analysis, and fouling considerations. Integrate biological and membrane processes into optimized treatment trains. Design and integrate advanced treatment systems including: Microfiltration (MF), Nanofiltration (NF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP). Develop process configurations for water reuse and advanced water reclamation facilities.
• Equipment Sizing and Facility Design: Integrate standard technical drawing details into design packages. Prepare and review General Arrangement (GA) drawings, equipment layouts, process system configurations. Lead development of equipment sizing and selection, including: Pumps, Blowers and aeration systems, Reactors and basins, Membrane systems, Chemical dosing systems. Develop and review treatment plant layouts, ensuring efficient process flow and maintainability.
• Project Delivery and Design Milestones: Ensure process design deliverables meet project schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Participate in and lead design reviews to validate process performance, constructability, and operational efficiency. Support commissioning and startup activities as needed, including troubleshooting and performance optimization. Lead process engineering deliverables through all project phases: Conceptual Design 30%, Design 60%, Design 90%, Design Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Provide process design input for instrumentation, controls philosophy, and system automation. Ensure proper integration of process systems with electrical and control systems. Resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts and ensure coordinated engineering deliverables. Coordinate process design with: Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Instrumentation & Electrical Engineers, CAD Designers.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. Review and validate engineering calculations, reports, and design deliverables. Contribute to the development of engineering standards, specifications, and best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert in wastewater treatment and advanced water reuse systems.
• Business Development and Proposal Support: Provide technical support to the sales and business development teams during project pursuits. Participate in client presentations and technical discussions. Assist in evaluating project feasibility and technical risks during bid/proposal development. Support preparation of: Technical proposals, Process design narratives, Preliminary sizing and cost inputs including chemical and power.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility design
• Demonstrated experience in process modeling and simulation, preferably using BioWin
• Extensive expertise and experience in designing activated sludge process (ASP) and biological nutrient removal (BNR) treatment including solids processing.
• Specific types of systems include: MBR, MBBR, SBR, IFAS, Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE), Oxidation Ditch, Bardenpho.
• Experience with advanced treatment systems: MF / UF, NF, RO, AOP.
• Proven ability to develop: PFDs, Preliminary Design Reports, P&IDs, Hydraulic profiles, Process calculations.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through IFC.
• Strong understanding of applicable standards including: AWWA, ASME, ANSI, WEF guidelines.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred in California, Arizona, Florida, or Colorado.
• Advanced training or certification in process modeling software is an advantage.