Wastewater Treatment Engineer Technology Leader
Black & Veatch
Lead wastewater process engineer overseeing design, modeling, and client solutions.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Hybrid
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
process modeling
p&id development
data analysis
cost evaluation
client interaction
team leadership
- Develops recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment and/or materials selection
- Provides support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, identification of winning sales messages.
- Actively coordinates with internal and external team members for successful project execution
- Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
- Participate in coaching opportunities, career development planning, learning/training, and development of junior staff
- Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops creative solutions and approaches to accommodate our clients’ goals and objectives
- Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring to junior engineers
- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
- Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- May approve expense reports
- Performs complex research, including applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full-scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes and incorporating the data into process models
- Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment
- Develops conceptual-level life cycle costs to evaluate treatment options
- Prepares process models and carries out complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
- Attends and presents on state-of-the-art wastewater treatment projects and thought leadership ideas at local, regional and national conferences
- Implements resource management strategy
- Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
- Serves as a technical specialist with knowledge and skillset providing guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment systems
- Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
- Oversees collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process modeling and design work
- Function in a lead wastewater process engineer role
- Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and identification of new business prospects
- Provides related guidance and direction to others
- Manages engineering resources for small groups
- Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
- May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any performance improvement actions required for junior engineers
What you bring
biowin
process design
bachelor's
leadership
11 years
wastewater
- Be a subject matter expert in the areas of conventional wastewater treatment using processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed-film processes, membrane bio-reactors (MBR), sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, disinfection, and biosolids processing
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal wastewater, engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
- Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba#
- Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience
- Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
- 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
- Effective written and oral communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, And Building Effective Teams
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering preferred.
- Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
- 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment (water quality analysis, treatment evaluations, process design, regulatory compliance assessments, etc.).
- Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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Visa Sponsorship- visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- pre-employment background check required, including criminal/civil record, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
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Company
Overview
1915
Year Founded
A century-old firm with a rich history.
$4.735B Revenue
2023 Annual Revenue
Generated $4.735 billion in revenue in 2023, solidifying its position as a top design firm.
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
Unique among firms of its size, ensuring a long-term focus and shared success.
100+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across six continents, showcasing vast global reach.
- 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.
- We create long-term value for our clients, communities and employees.
- We embrace diversity, respect individual differences and believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
- We act with integrity and deliver on our promises.
- We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
- We build and maintain strong relationships through trust and accountability.
2050
Net-Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Helps clients design and implement sustainable infrastructure that reduces environmental impacts.
- Focuses on renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage.
- Supports environmental stewardship in communities through responsible project planning and execution.
- Enhances internal sustainability programs, such as reducing energy consumption and waste.
23% Workforce
Gender Diversity Overview
This figure highlights the proportion of women in the workforce, showcasing progress toward gender representation goals.
- Creating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.
- Commitment to improving leadership diversity with specific goals.
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