Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
Sr Wastewater Process Engineer
Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
About the Position
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Responsibilities
Engineering
- Prepares complex engineering deliverables, including process models, process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies.
- Serves as a technical specialist providing guidance to project teams in conventional and/or emerging wastewater treatment systems.
- Performs complex research, including applied research activities involving bench, pilot, and full-scale testing to select or assess performance of treatment processes and incorporating the data into process models.
- Develops recommendations for appropriate treatment processes, equipment, and/or materials selection.
- Oversees collection, assimilation, analysis, and management of data for process modeling and design work.
- Prepares process models and carries out complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
Client Focus
- Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers for ongoing projects and new business prospects.
- Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops creative solutions and approaches to accommodate our clients’ goals and objectives.
- Provides support to business development or pursuit activities, including involvement in pre-positioning meetings, proposal development, client interviews, identification of winning sales messages.
- Attends and presents on state-of-the-art wastewater treatment projects and thought leadership ideas at local, regional, and national conferences.
People Management
- Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring to junior engineers.
- May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any performance improvement actions required for junior engineers.
- Participates in coaching opportunities, career development planning, learning/training, and development of junior staff.
Engineering Standards
- Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes related to water quality and treatment.
- Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
- Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Quality / Continuous Improvement
- Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
- May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program.
- Provides related guidance and direction to others.
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
Resource Management
- Implements resource management strategy.
- Manages engineering resources for small groups.
Administrative
- Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup.
- Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs.
- May approve expense reports.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
- 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment with at least 5 years in water quality and treatment.
- Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of municipal wastewater, engineering design principles, and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
- Experience with using modern process simulators such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, and/or Simba.
- Established leadership skills with deep understanding of consulting, project execution, client services, and business development.
- Effective written and oral communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
- Professional engineering license from any of the states in the USA or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment required.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- 401K match and benefits that start day 1
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
- Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company
About the Company
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Job Segment: Process Engineer, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Construction, Chemical Engineer, Engineering