Graduate Water Treatment Process Engineer

The importance of water to the health of our world cant be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods droughts and storms increases the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for whats next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

Youll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for

GHD is seeking a Graduate Water Treatment Process Engineerto join our water treatment team based out of our Irvine CAoffice to participate in the design optimization and troubleshooting of advanced membrane filtration systems (RO NF UF) for municipal and industrial applications supporting work across GHDs West Region. Our group focuses on water and wastewater treatment asset management operations support and program management for public and private clients. You will use your experience and knowledge and be involved in exciting projects that will offer an opportunity to provide technical solutions.

As a Process Engineer you will undertake design of membrane water treatment projects and have the opportunity to develop your professional skills as a key member of the team responsible for the delivery of sophisticated and innovative projects.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Collaborate with fellow engineers on a wide range of projects.

• Participate in the planning design and construction oversight of membrane water treatment related infrastructure projects.

• Develop technical engineering outputs including reports Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) mass/energy balance calculations use design software (e.g. WAVE or EVS) to size membrane elements pressure vessels and high-pressure pumps interpret data to predict scaling select appropriate pretreatment (e.g. coagulation media filtration antiscalant dosing) and define cleaning-in-place (CIP) protocols.

• Interact with clients suppliers and regulators to help create successful concepts

• Maintaining open communication with project team members and project managers

What you will bring to the Team

Education

• Understanding of design of advanced membrane filtration systems (such as Reverse Osmosis Nanofiltration Ultrafiltration and Membrane Bioreactors) for municipal and industrial applications.

• Understanding of water chemistry membrane fouling mechanisms normalization software and producing mass/energy balances for membrane separation units.

• Understanding of membrane materials module configurations and pretreatment/post-treatment processes to maximize recovery rates and energy efficiency.

• Effective time management handling priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Environmental or Process Engineering from an accredited university.

• 0 to 3 years of experience.

• EIT preferred with intent to pursue Professional Engineering license.

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Salary Range: $78000 - $82000 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.