Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Wastewater Treatment Engineer Contract Type:

Contractor Location:

Raleigh Industry:

Engineering Contact Name:

Leah Roberts Contact Phone:

marketingsupport@hydrogengroup.com

Date Published:

29-Apr-2026 Position Overview Wastewater Treatment Project Engineer to support the execution of a large, complex industrial wastewater reuse capital project at a client manufacturing site. This contract role is intended to augment the site engineering team during peak project execution and commissioning phases. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical and project engineering support, working onsite alongside internal Facilities and Utilities engineering resources and external EPCM partners. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced engineer who thrives in the field and can move seamlessly between design review, construction support, and startup activities.

Responsibilities:

Support construction execution through field walkdowns, installation verification, and 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. Interface with engineering contractors (EPCM), equipment vendors, and third-party subject matter experts (SMEs). Track technical action items, open issues, and design clarifications. Communicate technical risks and impacts to site engineering leadership. Support preparation and review of technical documentation for project gate approvals, regulatory and permitting support, and operations handover packages. Assist with maintaining organized technical records and decision logs. Operability Maintainability Constructability Startup and long-term operation considerations Required Experience Anaerobic pretreatment systems Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems Evaporation and crystallization systems Solids handling and chemical storage / dosing systems Required 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. Strong onsite field presence and coordination skills — proven ability to work directly with construction teams, EPCM partners, and operations to resolve technical issues. Ability to work effectively onsite in a regulated, brownfield manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in highly regulated industrial manufacturing environments (e.g., life sciences, specialty chemicals, food and beverage, or similar). Familiarity with EPCM delivery models and large capital project governance. Strong field presence and comfort working directly with construction and operations teams. Work Environment & Logistics 100% onsite at the client facility, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Local candidates strongly preferred; no per diem provided. Overtime is not standard; any OT is on a pre-approval basis only (1:1). Client background check required prior to start. No specific license or specialized software required. ...