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Industrial Wastewater Staff Process Mechanical Engineer

Arcadis, Columbus, OH, United States


Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Function as the process engineer on industrial water/wastewater projects

Apply processes and technologies for physical/chemical primary treatment, biological treatment, membrane treatment, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation and crystallization

Receive technical mentoring and guidance from a senior process engineer

Delegate engineering or scientific calculations/drawings to junior staff

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions, and support implementation of projects from study phase through design, construction, startup and commissioning, and operation and maintenance of treatment systems

This is a hybrid work position. Client facilities and projects are located throughout the US, with some international assignments. Preferred locations include Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Denver, and Philadelphia; however, other locations may also be considered.

Role accountabilities

Assist in developing and preparing process design drawings, specifications, calculations, plans, and other technical deliverables for a variety of industrial water projects

Field work will be required, including but not limited to surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, bench‑and pilot‑scale treatability testing (at client sites or in our lab in Cary, NC), etc.

Assist with system commissioning and start‑up, including training plant staff

Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings

Manage projects as necessary to meet both client and Arcadis’ expectations

Supporting business development including proposal preparation and meetings with clients, and travel as needed for meetings, site visits, etc. (up to 25%)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the industrial water/wastewater field

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related field of study with focus on wastewater treatment process engineering

7+ years of experience as a professional engineer registration in one or more states

Experience

Possess a good understanding of different types of industrial wastewater treatment systems

Designing water and wastewater projects and preparing construction documents including mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, technical reports and memoranda, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.

Engineering calculations using computer software (Excel, Mathcad, etc.)

Experience writing and editing equipment and piping specifications

Effective collaboration and coordination within a multi-disciplinary project environment

Provide mentorship to early career engineers

Benefits
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,110 - $114,165.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Hybrid
Hybrid work

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