Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence
• Serve as a technical leader for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, including:
• Industrial wastewater treatment
• Reclaimed and potable water systems
• Groundwater and surface water treatment
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
• Lead or support the planning, design, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems.
• Perform and oversee bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies, including:
• Data analysis and evaluation
• Mass balance and process loading calculations
• Treatment technology screening and selection
• Provide troubleshooting, system evaluations, and optimization support for existing industrial treatment facilities.
• Support operating treatment plants with process improvements and operational decision-making.
• Project Delivery & Execution
• Manage and execute design, design-build, and construction-phase services.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Provide construction-phase engineering services and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and review:
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Facility layouts and general arrangements
• Plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Work plans, SOPs, and Operations & Maintenance manuals
• Prepare cost estimates and support alternatives analysis, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Apply Terracon’s quality, risk, and safety management practices to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with Terracon professionals across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead multi-office technical teams to develop treatment approaches, designs, and cost estimates.
• Partner with senior wastewater engineers to provide technical leadership and deliver integrated project solutions.
• Interface with internal teams and external wastewater operations stakeholders to support effective project delivery and operational alignment.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across industrial markets, including:
• Energy, chemicals, and power
• Food and pharmaceutical
• Mining and solid waste
• Technology and advanced manufacturing
• PFAS
• Participate in client meetings and regulatory coordination efforts.
• Lead and support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Monitor project performance metrics and help ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience delivering complex industrial water or wastewater treatment projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.