Connecticut Innovations · 4 weeks ago
Wastewater Process Engineer
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expConnecticut Innovations is the strategic venture capital arm of Connecticut, focused on supporting a diverse portfolio of companies. As a Wastewater Process Engineer at CREW Carbon, you will contribute to the design and optimization of innovative wastewater treatment processes that integrate carbon removal technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Bo Bradstreet
Responsibilities
Lead process optimization for CREW’s process intensification and carbon removal systems in wastewater applications, and contribute to system design improvements
Develop process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and dosing system designs to meet project goals
Conduct process modeling and performance simulations using relevant software
Collaborate with the Science and Operations teams to translate lab results and field data into scalable process parameters
Troubleshoot process issues during operation and propose technical solutions
Serve as a technical lead in partner engagements, helping ensure our partners are satisfied and confident in system performance
Partner with our Operations team to ensure process reliability and alignment with process optimization and carbon removal targets
Provide technical documentation, training, and design input to internal teams and external partners. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization of design templates, and lessons-learned captured across deployments
Stay current on emerging trends in wastewater treatment, process intensification, and environmental technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (required) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a Master's or PhD degree is a bonus
3–7+ years of experience in wastewater process engineering, process design, or related fields (municipal or industrial)
Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including nutrient removal, solids handling, and pH and alkalinity control
Experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, site layouts, and mass balance calculations
Familiarity with process modeling tools (BioWin, SUMO, GPS-X, MATLAB, or equivalent)
Comfortable working in a rapidly evolving startup setting and able to quickly synthesize new information to proactively adjust focus and maintain high-impact results
You practice extreme ownership (no task is too small)
You love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy
You have a growth mindset
Preferred
Experience in carbon capture, CO₂ sequestration, or water-chemistry-based carbon removal technologies
Field experience with pilot systems, process commissioning, or operational troubleshooting is highly desirable
Experience integrating instrumentation, controls, and monitoring systems for process optimization
Experience with CAD software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit
Benefits
Insurance
Vacation
Retirement
Equity options
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
11-50 employees
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Funding
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Matthew J. McCooe
CEO
Douglas J. Roth
Managing Director
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