Water Resources Engineer — Lead Industrial Water Systems

Empirical Foods; South Sioux City (NE); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Empirical Foods seeks an Industrial Water Resource Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle of water and wastewater systems across multiple facilities. You will design strategies, deploy water solutions, and continuously improve operations to support safe, efficient food production.

You will oversee compliance with environmental regulations, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor junior engineers. Joining this team means contributing to sustainable operations and scale-up initiatives across

Formación

• 2+ years of engineering, supervisory, or leadership experience (food processing preferred).
• Hands-on experience with water treatment processes and/or system design, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection systems.
• Knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment and primary treatment methods.

Responsabilidades

• Lead comprehensive water resource management, covering potable water intake through wastewater discharge.
• Develop and maintain operating practices for water and wastewater systems across all sites.
• Oversee water quality specifications and implement preferred water technologies for manufacturing processes.
• Manage water conditioning, utility systems, and company wastewater treatment infrastructure.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations.
• Collaborate on permitting requirements, conduct audits, and oversee sampling programs.
• Develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Design and implement water reuse projects from concept to commercialization.
• Create process flow diagrams, P&ID, mass balances, and technical documentation.
• Conduct bench testing and pilot development programs.

Conocimientos

Water treatment

Leadership

SCADA knowledge

CAD software

Electrical schematics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

CAD

HMI/SCADA systems

Descripción del empleo

Empirical Foods seeks an Industrial Water Resource Engineer to lead the complete lifecycle of water and wastewater systems across multiple facilities. You will design strategies, deploy water solutions, and continuously improve operations to support safe, efficient food production.

You will oversee compliance with environmental regulations, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor junior engineers. Joining this team means contributing to sustainable operations and scale-up initiatives across