Senior Water Treatment Equipment Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vison insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Water Treatment Equipment Engineer to specification and apply equipment for purification, filtration, chemical treatment, and processing. The role requires deep technical water chemistry, process engineering, and compliance with EPA and industry standards.

You will work on hydrocarbon-related facilities and mentor junior engineers. The position involves designing and optimizing water treatment systems, supervising equipment

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar degree.
• 10+ years overall experience with 5+ years’ hydrocarbon/energy/chemical processing and/or manufacturing projects.
• Working knowledge of water treatment equipment and regulatory standards.
• In-depth understanding of water chemistry and chemical treatment.
• Knowledgeable about water/wastewater treatment system design principals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize water treatment systems including produced water treatment, cooling systems, desalination units, and wastewater management.
• Analyze water chemistry and process data to recommend treatment methods such as filtration, softening, chemical dosing, and membrane technology.
• Participate in feasibility studies, equipment selection, and capital project designs for water treatment facilities.
• Ensure all water treatment operations comply with state and federal environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, TCEQ) and industry standards.
• Collaborate with oil and gas production engineers, environmental specialists, and operations personnel to maximize efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and reduce operational costs.
• Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective measures for water treatment system issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and compliance reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and operations staff.

Skills

Water treatment engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

P&ID review

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Water Treatment Equipment Engineer to specification and apply equipment for purification, filtration, chemical treatment, and processing. The role requires deep technical water chemistry, process engineering, and compliance with EPA and industry standards.

You will work on hydrocarbon-related facilities and mentor junior engineers. The position involves designing and optimizing water treatment systems, supervising equipment