Process Engineer - Mid-Level

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

Mid-Level Process Engineer is an experienced position performing a full range of assignments within Process engineering discipline specific to water/wastewater treatment system designs. Is a core member of the engineering team and a key part of project teams. They have a good understanding of engineering fundamentals, engineering packages of process plants, industry codes/standards and best-practices, quality control and safety standards; and they possess the engineering skills to complete the common and more complicated design work which will be peer reviewed in accordance with company and/or customer specifications.

Some of the work you will do: 

• Execute engineering deliverables using industry acceptable methodologies, procedures, and practices to ensure designs are congruent with international, national and local standards and codes.
• Review project specifications and documentation inherent to existing site conditions (water quality/characteristics, as-built drawings).
• Prepare, interpret, and review technical specifications and drawings to ensure design intent is properly shown, as outlined in the Basis of Design, Process Description & Operation Philosophy
• Determine chemical injection points and dosing, line sizing to design safe, efficient, and flexible treatment solutions.
• Perform complex design tasks and calculations for several projects at a time, including hydraulic calculations & process equipment sizing calculations
• Ability to characterize and size piping and equipment and prepare and review process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Perform mass balance and chemical consumption calculations.
• Prepare and review technical reports when required.
• Provide construction support in reviewing delegated design packages, RFI's, and field observation visits.
• Provide complete and clear design packages for use by internal and external customers.
• Review, check and approve consulting engineers’ and/or subcontractor drawings, calculations and other documents, as needed.
• Reviews and stamps process calculations and drawings (where applicable).
• Provide design assistance for all phases of the project.
• Recommends topics for internal technical training. Perform or assists with teaching internal training as assigned.
• Supports and mentors junior engineers by cultivating a collaborative team environment.
• Independently plans and implements solutions for their project/team.
• Create and improve existing design tools, as needed.
• Communicates technical issues and decisions clearly and proactively to a cross-functional audience, mastering the ability to express complicated issues simply.
• Function as a Project/Discipline Lead Engineer in a project, to ensure quality, performance, and promote interface between the client, sub-consultants or sub-suppliers as well as the internal engineering and project team.
• Travel to client sites and project locations as necessary for design collaboration or start-up/commissioning support.

Here are the skills that you need: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering preferred or, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
• License: FE license required, PE License required or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire
• Experience: Generally, at least 5 years or more of related experience
• Proficient with Excel, preferably familiar with Macros and VBA functionality
• Knowledge of industry standards like ASTM, PIP, ISO, among others
• Exposure to preparation of Process Engineering packages on different phases (Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Detailed Design) for Process Plants
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications
• Detail oriented, well organized
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with detailed and complete follow-through

Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart: 

• Master’s Degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering
• Experience in the water/wastewater industry
• Experience working on EPC, Design-Build, or Progressive Design-Build projects

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use a workstation using computer/phone
• Some lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.)

Benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match up to 6%
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.