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Core Group Resources · 5 hours ago

Principal Engineer II - Water Treatment Process Design

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

Core Group Resources is seeking a Principal Engineer II specializing in Water Treatment Process Design to lead advanced water treatment processes for large-scale mining and industrial projects. The role focuses on reducing freshwater use through innovative reuse, recycling, and recovery strategies while guiding treatment process selection and equipment design.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and review complex engineering deliverables, including process models, mass balances, and design documentation

Serve as a subject matter expert on large-scale water treatment projects and operational troubleshooting

Guide internal teams on treatment process selection, equipment design, and cost-effective solutions

Collaborate with site and project leaders to align engineering strategies with business goals

Advise on applied research and testing to inform process design

Participate in industry events and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement

Support strategic planning and manage budgets for consulting and vendor services

Qualification

Process design expertiseWater treatment knowledgeProject management experienceRegistered Professional EngineerMS Office proficiencyCivilEnvironmental EngineeringFluency in SpanishInnovationImprovementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and ten (10) years experience in related engineering field; OR

Master's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years experience in related engineering field; OR

PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and six (6) years experience in related engineering field

Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of various industrial quality waters, municipal water and wastewater, and sea water, engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards

Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audience

Proficiency in MS Office including CoPilot and ability to manage complex projects

Ability and willingness to travel internationally, averaging 5 weeks per quarter

Preferred

MBA or related certification/experience in financial and economic evaluations

Registered Professional Engineer

Management of large and complex projects covering several disciplines

Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil and Environmental Engineering in addition to Chemical Engineering as related to treatment plant design and expertise in modeling approaches to solving engineering challenges

Experience with metal mining operations, with an understanding of hydrometallurgy and concentrating processes

Have a mixture of design and operational experience in mine / industrial water treatment processes and facilities

Project Management experience with specific experience with cost estimating for civil/chemical/environmental projects, project scheduling and project controls

Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques in design projects and operational support with proficiency in using appropriate software for process design and plant design

Fluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian languages