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About the role
About Company
We are a custom solutions provider for complex water problems. We specialize in water treatment projects related to the mining industry and beyond. We are an employee-owned (ESOP) company, which means every person has a real stake in our success. We think and act like owners because we are owners, sharing in the responsibility, pride, and long-term value we build together. Guided by our core values-Problem Solvers, Ownership, Teamwork, and Adaptable. We collaborate, innovate, and take responsibility for delivering high-quality results for our clients.
About the job
We are seeking a Water Treatment Engineer with strong laboratory and applied engineering experience to support the development, design, and implementation of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who has hands-on experience with water quality testing, treatability studies, and pilot-scale systems, and who is interested in expanding into applications engineering, process design, and client-facing technical work.
Minimum/Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
5-15 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment
Experience with water quality testing and laboratory analysis
Experience performing or interpreting treatability studies or pilot-scale testing
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Ability to interpret water chemistry and treatment performance data
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred
Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems preferred
Experience with biological treatment processes preferred
Experience with advanced treatment processes such as oxidation, filtration, or nutrient removal preferred
Familiarity with pilot plant design and operation preferred
Exposure to applications engineering, process design, or equipment specification preferred
Job Responsibilities/Duties Water Treatment Process Development
Assist in designing and executing bench-scale and pilot-scale water or wastewater treatment studies.
Evaluate treatment performance and develop data-driven recommendations for full-scale systems.
Analyze water chemistry and interpret laboratory results to optimize treatment processes.
Develop and validate treatment strategies for challenging industrial water streams.
Applications Engineering and Process Design
Support process design and equipment selection for water and wastewater treatment systems.
Translate laboratory and pilot testing results into process design criteria, sizing parameters, and operating conditions.
Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
Work with equipment vendors to evaluate technologies and integrate treatment processes.
Proposal Development and Technical Support
Prepare technical proposals for laboratory testing, treatability studies, and pilot programs.
Contribute technical expertise to larger client proposals, including scope development, technical approach, and supporting documentation.
Assist in defining testing programs needed to evaluate treatment feasibility and optimize system performance.
Support business development teams by helping communicate treatment approaches and engineering solutions.
Technical Leadership and Collaboration
Provide technical leadership on treatability programs and pilot testing initiatives.
Mentor junior staff in laboratory methods, data interpretation, and technical documentation.
Support cross-functional engineering teams during feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, and detailed design.
Client & Project Support
Participate in technical discussions with clients regarding treatment challenges and solutions.
Prepare technical reports, engineering memoranda, and presentations summarizing study results and design recommendations.
Assist with troubleshooting of operating treatment systems when required.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Work Location: In person
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