DC Water · 1 day ago
Probationary Process Engineering Technologist
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expDC Water provides essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services to the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. The Probationary Process Engineering Technologist II supports the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant by evaluating treatment processes and implementing procedures to enhance plant performance.
Environmental ConsultingRecyclingWater
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
Develop 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 recommend 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
Required
A PE from another state
Submission of proof that a District of Columbia PE application for reciprocity has been submitted to DCPL; or all DC PE reciprocity documents have been submitted to the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Maryland Professional Engineers must also have an Engineer in Training (EIT) license as DC does not provide reciprocity without an EIT
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
Engineer in Training license (EIT)
A DC Professional Engineering (PE) License must be obtained by the time the probationary period ends which is twelve (12) months
MD PE's must also have an EIT as the District of Columbia does not provide reciprocity without an EIT
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Mastery of and ability to apply advanced concepts, principles, and practices of environmental engineering on a practical level
Company
DC Water
DC Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to residents of Columbia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David L. Gadis
Principal CEO
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