Terracon · 3 days ago
Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTerracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join their Environmental Service Line. The role involves providing technical leadership on complex industrial water and wastewater treatment projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, including:
Industrial wastewater treatment
Reclaimed and potable water systems
Groundwater and surface water treatment
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
Lead or support the planning, design, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems
Perform and oversee bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies, including:
Data analysis and evaluation
Mass balance and process loading calculations
Treatment technology screening and selection
Provide troubleshooting, system evaluations, and optimization support for existing industrial treatment facilities
Support operating treatment plants with process improvements and operational decision-making
Manage and execute design, design-build, and construction-phase services
Support equipment selection, procurement, and vendor coordination
Provide construction-phase engineering services and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Develop and review:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Facility layouts and general arrangements
Plans, specifications, and technical reports
Work plans, SOPs, and Operations & Maintenance manuals
Prepare cost estimates and support alternatives analysis, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Apply Terracon’s quality, risk, and safety management practices to ensure successful project outcomes
Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and technical staff
Collaborate with Terracon professionals across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
Lead multi-office technical teams to develop treatment approaches, designs, and cost estimates
Partner with senior wastewater engineers to provide technical leadership and deliver integrated project solutions
Interface with internal teams and external wastewater operations stakeholders to support effective project delivery and operational alignment
Build and maintain strong client relationships across industrial markets, including:
Energy, chemicals, and power
Food and pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Mining and solid waste
Technology and advanced manufacturing
PFAS
Participate in client meetings and regulatory coordination efforts
Lead and support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, scheduling, and budgeting
Monitor project performance metrics and help ensure client satisfaction and repeat business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering
10 or more years of experience delivering complex industrial water or wastewater treatment projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
Company
Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
M. Gayle Packer
President and CEO
Don Vrana
Chief Financial Officer
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