Wastewater Process Engineer

Arco Construction

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    About You: BlueWTR is hiring a Process Engineer to support process design and technical delivery on industrial water and wastewater projects across hyperscale data center, RNG/biogas, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and food & beverage markets. A Day in the Life: Support process design on industrial water and wastewater projects, including membrane (UF/NF/RO), biological, chemical, solids handling, and reuse systems, from early design through commissioning.

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    LocationChicago, IL

    Description

    About You:

    BlueWTR is hiring a Process Engineer to support process design and technical delivery on industrial water and wastewater projects across hyperscale data center, RNG/biogas, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and food & beverage markets. You'll contribute from basis-of-design through commissioning on projects ranging from greenfield UPW systems to multi-hundred-MW cooling and reuse infrastructure, working inside a design-build structure with the full backing of ARCO/Murray's national platform.

    This role is designed for an early- to mid-career process engineer ready to take increasing ownership of process design, technical deliverables, vendor coordination, and field execution within a design-build environment.

    • Location: Denver or Chicago
    • Travel: 20% domestically

    A Day in the Life:

    • Support process design on industrial water and wastewater projects, including membrane (UF/NF/RO), biological, chemical, solids handling, and reuse systems, from early design through commissioning.
    • Develop basis-of-design content, mass balances, hydraulic calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, equipment data sheets, and control narratives with review from senior process engineers.
    • Participate in technical discussions with clients, consulting engineers, OEMs, and design-build partners; document decisions and translate process requirements into executable scope.
    • Support equipment sizing and selection, OEM evaluations, technical bid reviews, procurement, and submittal reviews.
    • Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization in coordination with senior process engineers, controls integrators, OEMs, and field teams.
    • Coordinate with project managers, designers, and field teams to maintain technical quality, schedule, constructability, and clear documentation.
    • Support proposals, project scoping, vendor outreach, technical research, and business development efforts for new pursuits.

    Necessary Qualifications:

    • 3+ years in water/wastewater process engineering, industrial process design, consulting, design-build, EPC, or a closely related technical role.
    • Experience developing or supporting PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, mass balances, equipment sizing, and basis-of-design documentation.
    • Working experience with one or more industrial water/wastewater treatment technologies such as membrane systems (UF/NF/RO), biological treatment, chemical treatment, filtration, or solids handling.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable participating in client, vendor, and internal technical discussions.
    • Understanding of project cost, schedule, constructability, and how process design decisions affect project delivery.
    • BS in Chemical, Environmental, or related engineering discipline.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • EIT certification or progress toward professional license.
    • Direct project experience in hyperscale data center cooling, RNG/biogas, semiconductor UPW, or food & beverage process water.
    • Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC/SCADA architecture, instrumentation, and process automation handoffs.
    • NPDES permitting and industrial discharge compliance experience.
    • Field, startup, commissioning, or equipment vendor experience.

    What We Can Offer You:

    • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • HSA and FSA options
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid sabbatical and volunteer leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Up to $28,000 in scholarships per child
    • 100% charitable match
    • Inclusive, ownership-driven workplace culture

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