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Senior PFAS Process Engineer

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Lead PFAS treatment projects, business development, and client advisory.

Key Responsibilities

  • pfas treatment
  • column testing
  • breakthrough modeling
  • project management
  • client coordination
  • business development

Tasks

-Serve as a technical advisor with a deep understanding of PFAS regulations, rapid small-scale column testing and pilot testing, , development and analysis of breakthrough curve models, and design and implementation of adsorption processes for PFAS treatment, with support and guidance from PFAS Practice Leads -Develop creative solutions and approaches to accommodate our clients’ goals and objectives -Independently apply advanced engineering techniques and problem solving -Delivers projects within established budget, schedule, and quality expectations -Review and manage the work of junior engineers and data scientists, actively mentoring and fostering their technical development and seeking opportunities to develop future PFAS treatment experts -Lead multiple projects and support multiple clients simultaneously, serving as the central point of contact for PFAS treatment questions and guidance in your region -Identify key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects and may determine the key clients in some instances -Actively coordinate with internal and external team members for successful project execution and ensures activities are completed based on the critical path for the program -Lead business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, and client interviews. -Attend and present on innovative solutions related to PFAS treatment at local, regional, and national conferences -Prepare scope of services and fee estimates for proposals, new contracts, and amendments

Requirements

  • bachelors
  • masters
  • 11 years
  • water treatment
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

-Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. -11 years of experience in drinking water treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment or engineering management -Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development. -Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering. -Minimum of 11 years related work experience. -Strong communication skills with capacity for building and maintaining client relationships -All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

-Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship not available

Security Clearance

-criminal/civil background check -drug screening -motor vehicle records search