The compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $140,000, in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you'll lead the design of water treatment systems and own the design end to end as Engineer in Responsible Charge. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Design leadership
Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge, signing and sealing designs as required by state and national code.
Lead conceptual and detailed design of water treatment systems for PFAS and other emerging contaminants: equipment sizing and selection, piping and pump systems, hydraulic calculations, layouts and specifications.
Assign sub-discipline leads and subcontractors, and coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, controls and structural work into one design package.
Set weekly design priorities and resources and own the design deliverable schedule.
Work with the Project Manager to identify and manage risks to scope, schedule and budget.
Review and apply codes, standards and regulations to each project.
Safety and quality
Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all work with a safety-first attitude.
Lead Safety-in-Design, PSM and HAZOP reviews, using internal and vendor resources as needed.
Ensure procured equipment meets project requirements, including codes, specifications and material compatibility.
Lead internal and client design reviews and complete the Design Review Checklist.
Fabrication, construction and commissioning
Respond to engineering RFIs and complete submittal reviews during fabrication and construction.
Develop and give final approval of design changes (Engineering Directives) during construction, startup and commissioning.
Support and sign off on factory and site acceptance tests, commissioning plans and flushing plans.
Sign off that installations meet the intent of the design documents.
Spend 10–25% of your time in the field at fabrication shops, vendor facilities and project sites.
Clients and business
Represent Onterris to clients and vendors, solving difficult technical problems on your projects.
Lead the engineering portion of client meetings.
Support proposals and responses to RFPs and RFQs.
People and growth
Mentor Design Engineers I–III with a focus on project leadership and communication
Develop standard tools and templates, and contribute to continuous improvement programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited university
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, and willingness to obtain additional state registrations as projects require
Typically 10+ years of engineering experience, including mechanical design of water or wastewater treatment systems
Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate others
Experience serving as lead engineer on multi-discipline design projects through construction and startup
Hands-on experience with fabrication, construction or commissioning of treatment equipment
Working knowledge of process, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and structural disciplines
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office; experience with PipeFLO or similar hydraulic software
Experience mentoring or directing the work of other engineers
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with clients and vendors
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Preferred
Experience with PFAS or emerging contaminant treatment, such as foam fractionation, ion exchange or adsorption
Design experience with packaged, skid-mounted or modular treatment systems
Experience leading HAZOP, PSM or other formal hazard reviews
3D plant design experience (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D)
Experience supervising engineering staff
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
