Senior Water Treatment Equipment Engineer – Global Projects

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Water Treatment Equipment Engineer to specify and apply equipment for water purification, filtration, chemical treatment, and processing. The role requires deep water chemistry and process engineering expertise for hydrocarbon, energy, and chemical facilities, with hands-on work on large-scale systems.

Responsibilities include design, optimization, feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with EPA and state regulations, while

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar degree required.
• 10+ years overall experience with 5+ years' experience on hydrocarbon, energy, chemical processing and/or manufacturing projects required.
• Working knowledge of water treatment and wastewater equipment (cooling towers, RO/EDI/ion exchange, UF) and industry standards.
• In-depth understanding of water chemistry and chemical treatment.
• Ability to provide technical guidance for designers and drafters (P&ID review).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects from design through commissioning.
• Regulatory compliance expertise and familiarity with environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize water treatment systems (produced water, cooling, desalination, wastewater).
• Analyze water chemistry and process data to choose treatment methods (filtration, softening, chemical dosing, membranes).
• Participate in feasibility studies, equipment selection, and capital project designs for water facilities.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, TCEQ, and other regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with oil & gas engineers, environmental specialists, and operations to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical documentation (PFDs, SOPs, compliance reports).
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and operators.

Skills

Water treatment design

Water chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Project management

P&ID review

Team mentoring

Process optimization

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Advanced degree

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Water Treatment Equipment Engineer to specify and apply equipment for water purification, filtration, chemical treatment, and processing. The role requires deep water chemistry and process engineering expertise for hydrocarbon, energy, and chemical facilities, with hands-on work on large-scale systems.

Responsibilities include design, optimization, feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with EPA and state regulations, while