Sr Process Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a permanent opportunity based in Houston, Texas. The candidate will focus on designing water and wastewater treatment plants, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, with strong knowledge of membrane processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in Process Engineering within the water/wastewater industry.
• Experience with equipment design and developing PIDs.
• PE Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design water/wastewater treatment plants and prepare proposals.
• Implement new treatment processes and technologies.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams.
• Coordinate proposal development with internal teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process Engineering experience

Communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Knowledge of membrane processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or Similar

Tools

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)

Membrane simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Process Engineer for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity that sits 100% onsite in Boise, ID. This Process Engineer will be responsible for designing water and wastewater treatment plants. This includes preparation of proposals and various other process engineering tasks. They will work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand customer needs and provide technical expertise during proposal development. They will be working closely with the Process & Application Engineering team to ensure projects are completed on‑time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in the water/wastewater industry and possess strong knowledge of membrane processes in water treatment. This is a permanent/direct‑hire opportunity with a company that is expected to grow rapidly over the next several years.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new treatment processes and technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop water/wastewater treatment process train along with the process team.
• Perform equipment design/Sizing.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Heat and Mass balance & Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs).
• Coordinate proposal development with internal teams (BD, engineering, process, Projects, operations, safety), as required.
• Participate in technical evaluation process for vendor selection and risk assessment process.
• Develop project costing through lifecycle of the project and submit to business development for pricing.
• Prepare and deliver client proposals on time and with the highest work quality.
• Participate and present in customer meetings if required (Bid Clarifications/HAZOP/HAZID/FMEA study).
• Preparing detail process engineering deliverables (control logic, data sheets. Commissioning, Pre‑commissioning procedures etc.) work with project & engineering team closely to assist them after the award of project.
• Support commissioning / site related activities where and when required.
• Maintain good communication with all stakeholders and provide visibility on direction and results.
• Perform design calculations using membrane simulation tools, statistics, data reconciliation software.
• Develop and optimize treatment processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure all design work is completed in compliance with the company's standards, policies, and procedures.
• Review and approve project documents, including process design basis, process design packages, and equipment specifications.
• Provide technical training to internal and external customers on treatment processes and related technologies.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Evaluate current treatment processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials for treatment processes.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance for all activities under their control.
• Evaluate customer’s RFQ/Tender Package/User Requirement specification and identify customer’s requirements.
• Develop project kickoff packages and turnover project documentation to the execution team.

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Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of Process Engineering experience within water/wastewater industry
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Environmental/Civil/Mechanical)
• Experience with equipment design/sizing and developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)
• Knowledge of Membrane and Membrane processes for water treatment
• Excellent communication skills - ability to work independently and cross‑functionally
• PE Certification
• Customer-facing experience
• Master's Degree (Engineering or Similar)