Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering firm, and they are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive the technical development and design integration of water and wastewater treatment projects. The role involves providing engineering leadership, overseeing project design, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and engineering leadership for industrial water and wastewater facility design including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and optimization and conduct evaluations of full-scale plant operations, pilot studies and bench studies as required. Identify and evaluate process lifecycle costs
- Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, engineering drawings and specifications for complex water/wastewater projects such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, datasheets, and engineering calculations including hydraulics and equipment sizing
- Perform process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies
- Provide front line issue resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers within a budget and schedule to execute design and engineering on projects
- Interface with clients and partner engineers to support project and business development needs. Work directly with clients and partners on projects and tasks to develop long-term relationships. Attend client development activities and functions
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Provide consultation in specialized areas related to treatment plant planning and design
- Communicate/present industry trends, competitive situations or technology/regulatory issues
- Support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects. Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates
- Actively participate in professional organizations. Prepare and make presentations to clients and professional organizations
- Serve as a representative of Kiewit at meetings, presentations and public hearings/meetings relative to assigned projects
- Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency
- Mentor Kiewit’s entry and mid-level engineers for skill development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in process development, conceptual and detailed design with a background in municipal and industrial water/wastewater markets., performing functions as outlined above
- Understanding of federal, state and local regulations and requirements related to water characterization, treatment and discharge
- Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel of @25% if located in a Kiewit office in Lenexa or Lone Tree. Candidates located in remote locations will be greater up to 40%
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
- Experience as process design engineering lead on design-build projects is preferred
- Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent) and/or experience with process modeling and simulation software applications such as Biowin, GPS-X, Hysys and/or Aspen, WatPro, AqMB, SIMBA etc
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Retirement plans with matching
- Generous paid time off
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