Job Title: Waste Water Treatment Project Engineer
Start Date: June 2026
Job Type: Contract - 12 months (possible extensions based on performance)
Pay Rate: $100-115/hr
Location: Clayton, NC
Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Summary:
Required Knowledge / Experience of Contractor
Need for a supplemental Waste Water reuse Project engineer to support execution of a large, complex
industrial wastewater reuse capital project.
This role is intended to augment the site engineering team during peak project execution and commissioning
phases. The contractor will provide hands-on technical and project engineering support, working onsite
alongside internal Facilities / Utilities engineering resources and external EPCM partners
Industrial wastewater or water reuse engineering experience - demonstrated experience
supporting biological treatment, membrane systems, or advanced wastewater treatment
processes in an industrial environment.
Capital project execution support experience - experience reviewing design deliverables and
supporting construction, commissioning, and startup activities for medium ‑to‑large capital
projects.
Strong onsite field presence and coordination skills - ability to work onsite with construction
teams, EPCM partners, and operations to resolve technical issues and support execution.
Construction & Commissioning Support
* Support construction execution through:
o Field walkdowns
o Installation verification
o Technical resolution of RFIs and field issues
* Assist with commissioning, startup, and system turnover activities.
* Support punch list development and resolution.
* Coordinate closely with Operations during readiness and handover.
Vendor, EPCM, and Stakeholder Coordination
* Interface with:
o Engineering contractors (EPCM)
o Equipment vendors
o Third-party subject matter experts (SMEs)
* Track technical action items, open issues, and design clarifications.
* Communicate technical risks and impacts to site engineering leadership.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
* Support preparation and review of technical documentation for:
o Project gate approvals
o Regulatory and permitting support
o Operations handover packages
* Assist with maintaining organized technical records and decision logs.
Required Skills / Qualifications
* Bachelor"s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of experience supporting industrial wastewater treatment, water
reuse, or related process/utility projects.
* Demonstrated experience supporting capital projects through design and construction.
* Working knowledge of biological treatment processes, membrane systems, and
industrial utilities.
* Prior involvement in commissioning and startup of wastewater treatment or water reuse
systems.
* Ability to work effectively onsite in a regulated, brownfield manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated industrial
manufacturing environments.
* Familiarity with EPCM delivery models and large capital project governance.
* Strong field presence and comfort working directly with construction and operations
teams.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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