Process Engineer

Position Purpose: 

The Process Engineer is the technical authority and process design leader for Veolias most complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects including critical water treatment upgrades pump stations and collection system modifications. This high-impact role is crucial for ensuring the technical integrity regulatory compliance and optimal performance of all treatment processes throughout the project lifecycle. Success hinges on advanced knowledge of engineering principles and water quality standards as well as the ability to effectively challenge and integrate designs while collaborating with internal cross-functional teams engineering consultants contractors and environmental regulators.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Technical Authority Process Validation and Design Oversight:
  • Define validate and challenge technical process requirements and specifications ensuring the selection of the most efficient process design for the project.
  • Provide cost-effective functional design solutions for technical issues and pursue the most suitable technical solution to obtain the maximum output of the project - Conceptualize and generate control system functional descriptions and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Formulate document and verify process performance guarantees and ensure compliance with Veolias operational and water quality goals.
  • Execute rigorous review and validation of all design deliverables technical specifications and engineering standards for accuracy and alignment.
  • Review and validate technical proposals and verify RFP compliance integrating technical criteria into the RFP process and providing expert comments during design optimization.
  • Conduct comprehensive field analytical measurements process performance assessments and system testing (piloting) and support process startup and commissioning.
  • Provide essential technical expertise on complex engineering and operational issues and actively contribute to the development of engineering design and delivery standards.
• Regulatory Interface and Permitting Strategy:
  • Support the interface with environmental regulators (NJDEP) coordinating alignment on treatment targets and securing key permit application milestones.
  • Support the development and submission of environmental permit applications ensuring all documentation supports the project schedule.
  • Address regulatory feedback.

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time mission-critical onsite position (5 days per week) located at the Haworth Water Treatment Plant.
• The role requires active participation in an office/field setting at the Haworth WTP with periodic travel for site visits to other Veolia locations.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required; a Masters Degree is a significant advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in process engineering and design for complex water/wastewater treatment facilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proven expertise in selecting sizing and commissioning key process equipment using commercial design and simulation tools.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of advanced water treatment technologies (including GAC BAC/AIX).
• Exceptional ability to provide high-level technical support for complex operational and design challenges.
• Expert-level understanding of engineering principles industry standards and federal/state regulatory requirements for water quality and safety.
• Proficiency in engineering software including AutoCAD ESRI/GIS and Microsoft/Google Workspace equivalents.
• Demonstrated organizational cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills essential for interfacing with diverse internal and external stakeholders (consultants contractors regulators).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment effectively prioritize tasks and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License ideally in the State of New Jersey is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $105000 to $120000 per year.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time