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DC Water · 3 weeks ago

Process Engineer II

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

DC Water is responsible for providing water and wastewater services in the District of Columbia. The Process Engineer II role involves providing engineering support for the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant, focusing on process efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The engineer will develop and implement procedures, conduct process studies, and ensure the plant meets operational objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Lam

Responsibilities

Recommends policies, procedures, methods, and practices to ensure that plant meets or exceeds NPDES permit requirements and enhances the safety, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations

Develops strategies to meet process objectives. Implements process control strategies through hands on use of the Process Control and Computer System, PLC systems, and various HMI software packages

Reviews and interprets complex design drawings, plans, and specifications for proposed changes in existing facilities and for construction of new wastewater facilities; evaluates designs for functionality, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with industry practices; performs detailed analysis to identify inadequacies, ambiguities, errors, and potential problems

Designs new systems or modifies existing systems

Identifies type and scope of work and develops work specifications; interfaces with vendors, contractors and consultants to direct, coordinate, inspect and accept work; identifies and resolves problems associated with contract work; recommends modifications to contract scope of work and/or enforcement of contract language

Provides engineering support and guidance in troubleshooting complex process problems as needed to ensure that process, systems, and/or facility modifications enhance operation of facility. System troubleshooting includes digital control software and equipment

Analyzes laboratory and other reports, including process efficiency data; identifies causes of non-routine events; recommends process control strategies and adjustments to process variables affecting the quantity and quality of process effluent; identifies how adjustments in one unit process impact other unit processes and overall plant performance

Monitors process sampling strategies and recommends sampling protocols

Writes regular and special technical reports. Writes, presents and publishes technical papers on wastewater treatment in national and international conferences and journals

Plans work activities, develops schedules and assigns work to subordinates. Identifies training needs of subordinates; serves as a resource in teaching and guiding others in developing skills and knowledge

Establishes, demonstrates and enforces high standards for safety, quality of work performed, and productivity; inspects work quality. Reports all hazards to the appropriate supervisor to ensure that safety and environmental hazards are corrected

May also serve as Regulations Compliance Engineer, which includes other duties as assigned, such as managing a portion of the industrial pre-treatment program and ensuring compliance with the industrial storm water management program, the Clean Air Act, OSHA and EPA regulations, etc

Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Manager, Process Engineering

Qualification

Wastewater treatment knowledgeEnvironmental engineering principlesProcess control systemsDistrict of Columbia PE LicenseTroubleshooting skillsChemical engineering techniquesBiological applicationsMS Office proficiencyHuman relations skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of general wastewater treatment plant practices, including knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessity for adherence to safety precautions

Knowledge of applicable regulations, such as EPA and OSHA requirements

Knowledge of conventional methods and techniques used in engineering, chemical, and biological applications

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience related to wastewater treatment processes

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field of study from an ABET accredited college or university

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Mastery of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of environmental engineering and ability to apply them on a practical level

Excellent human relations and communication skills, including listening, reading, oral and written communication skills

Ability to control wastewater treatment processes using digital systems

Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, complete, and follow-up on work activities so that activities are completed within time and budget constraints

Knowledge of related engineering field, such as electrical and/or mechanical engineering

Ability to use computer applications, such as MS Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Must possess and maintain a Class IV (ABC or equivalent) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification or acquire within 24 months of employment and maintain current a Class IV (ABC or equivalent) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification

A District of Columbia Professional Engineering (PE) License is required at the time of hire

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