Senior Industrial Wastewater Treatment Engineer

• Supporting current operating industrial water treatment plants with plant optimization and process decisions.
• Performing, leading and/or reviewing tasks related to:

Supporting current operating industrial water treatment plants with plant optimization and process decisions.

Conducting bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies including developing plans, executing work, data management, reporting, and oversight

Analyzing and managing water quality data

Working on alternative evaluations, cost estimate, pre-feasibility, and feasibility report preparation

Process development work including preparing calculations on equipment sizing, reagent consumption, secondary waste generation, etc.

Creating process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and general arrangements

Preparing process and mechanical drawings, in coordination with other disciplines

Preparing technical specifications and data sheets

Providing procurement and construction support

Supporting environmental permitting

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Leading a team of early career and mid-level engineers on industrial water treatment projects from developing the process through detailed design, procurement, and construction support, as well as operations support.
• Participate in business development opportunities and assist in developing proposal including scope, schedule, and budget
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Process development work including preparing calculations on equipment sizing, reagent consumption, secondary waste generation, etc.
• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Manage engineering teams on small and large complex projects
• Creating process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and general arrangements
• Providing procurement and construction support
• Preparing process and mechanical drawings, in coordination with other disciplines
• Provide mentorship to early career and mid-level engineers to support their growth and professional development.
• Conducting bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies including developing plans, executing work, data management, reporting, and oversight
• Preparing technical specifications and data sheets
• Serving several sectors including mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, power, waste, and remediation
• Analyzing and managing water quality data
• Working on alternative evaluations, cost estimate, pre-feasibility, and feasibility report preparation
• Supporting environmental permitting

• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a design or consulting engineering firm working on industrial and mining water treatment projects.
• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong engineering skills in process development and detailed design projects.
• MSHA certification
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word along with graphics software necessary for the conceptual design of Industrial wastewater systems.
• Professional Engineer registration
• Effective collaboration and coordination within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• OSHA HAZOWOPER certification
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental or Chemical Engineering, with a focus in Water Treatment or closely related discipline.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

• Domestic relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.