Kiewit · 3 hours ago
Process Engineer- Industrial Water/Wastewater Treatment
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expKiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations, seeking a Process Engineer focused on the Industrial Water/Wastewater market. The role involves providing technical and process engineering leadership for treatment process evaluation, selection, design, and optimization associated with industrial water and wastewater design-build projects.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical and engineering design for industrial water and wastewater facility design including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and optimization and conduct evaluations of full-scale plant operations, pilot studies and bench studies as required. Identify and evaluate process lifecycle costs
Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, engineering drawings and specifications for complex water/wastewater projects such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, datasheets, and engineering calculations including hydraulics and equipment sizing
Perform process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies
Provide front line issue resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations
Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers within a budget and schedule to execute design and engineering on projects
Interface with clients and partner engineers to support project and business development needs. Work directly with clients and partners on projects and tasks to develop long-term relationships. Attend client development activities and functions
Provide engineering consultation in specialized areas related to treatment plant planning and design
Communicate/present industry trends, competitive situations or technology/regulatory issues
Support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects. Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates
Actively participate in professional organizations. Prepare and make presentations to clients and professional organizations
Serve as a representative of Kiewit at meetings, presentations and public hearings/meetings relative to assigned projects
Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency
As a more Senior Engineer: May lead/mentor entry and mid-level engineers for skill development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering
Minimum of 5 years' experience in process development, conceptual and detailed design with a background in water/wastewater markets, performing functions as outlined above, or similar processing facilities, or as an Application Engineer for a water equipment vendor performing design for clients in the water/wastewater treatment industry
Understanding of federal, state and local regulations and requirements related to water characterization, treatment and discharge
Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel (20-30% maximum expected)
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred or in pursuit of PE within 1-2 years
Experience as process design engineering lead on design-build or EPC projects is preferred
Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent) and/or experience with process modeling and simulation software applications such as Biowin, GPS-X, Hysys and/or Aspen, WatPro, AqMB, SIMBA etc
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
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