Industrial Wastewater Senior Project Engineer

Location Options: Boise, ID; Des Moines, IA; Lehi, UT; Maple Grove, MN; or Woodbury, MN; Every day, industrial facilities face increasing pressure to optimize operations, manage water resources responsibly, and meet evolving environmental regulations. At AE2S, we partner with clients across agribusiness, food and beverage, manufacturing, power and energy, and other industrial sectors to tackle these challenges head-on. As a Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer, you'll lead innovative projects that help clients improve treatment performance, maintain compliance, reduce risk, and support critical operations. From evaluating emerging technologies to delivering complex treatment solutions, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of industrial water while serving as a trusted advisor to some of the region's most essential industries. Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection and treatment systems, helping manufacturers solve complex water quality, compliance, and operational challengesServe as the process technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, guiding treatment technology selection, hydraulics, utility integration, and overall system performanceDevelop innovative treatment solutions through treatability studies, process modeling, mass balances, hydraulic evaluations, and pilot testing to support informed client decisionsPartner with industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to navigate permitting requirements, maintain environmental compliance, and deliver practical, implementation-ready solutionsDirect technical teams in preparing treatment alternatives, cost estimates, construction documents, operating procedures, and other project deliverables from concept through startupAct as a trusted advisor to clients by troubleshooting existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and strategic project planning Why AE2S Build Your Future. Protect What Matters. AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems. Compensation And Total Rewards The anticipated salary range for this position is: $98,000-$120,000This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through: Discretionary bonus opportunitiesEmployee ownership through the ESOPMatching 401(k) contributions Industry-Leading Family Benefits AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability coveragePaid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experiencePaid parental leave Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineeringRegistration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months10 or more years of experience designing water or wastewater solutionsDemonstrated experience interfacing with clients and successfully leading teams within multi-discipline projectsPrevious engineering experience working with food and beverage industriesStrong communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and OutlookAbility to effectively manage multiple initiativesAbility to travel as required for project/client responsibilitiesAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations Physical Requirements Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer