Burns & McDonnell

Senior Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Kansas City | Omaha)

Burns & McDonnell$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with 7 years' experience or Master's with 6 years' experience required.
  • EPC project experience preferred.
  • Strong background in water or wastewater process engineering, including treatment systems.
  • Ability to effectively engage with various clients, with existing local relationships a plus.
  • Expertise in standard engineering techniques and process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and process simulation software (Hysys, Aspen, HTRI) preferred.
  • PE License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process design and execution for municipal or industrial water/wastewater treatment projects.
  • Conduct day-to-day technical work, project planning, and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develop project objectives and performance goals; communicate technical matters with clients.
  • Support client development, prepare proposals, and conduct technical presentations.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies as required; mentor junior staff.
  • Plan and communicate project technical needs to management and facilitate team collaboration.
  • Provide design-build project delivery support in partnership with Burns & McDonnell’s Construction/Design-Build group.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding national water practice.
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior staff.
  • Engagement in diverse, meaningful projects in the water sector.
  • Supportive work environment promoting collaboration and team building.
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for highly driven employee-owners with excellent client interaction skills who can manage and lead process design efforts for water or wastewater projects in either municipal or industrial settings. In this position, you will lead process design on projects ranging from treatment and conveyance systems to industrial water/wastewater treatment and utility systems.
  • Lead the process design and execution of municipal or industrial water and/or wastewater treatment projects, depending on background and project needs.
  • Perform day-to-day process technical work, project planning, and management of scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develop critical project objectives and performance goals; interact with clients on technical matters as needed.
  • Support client development and technical sales, proposal preparation, and technical presentations; coordinate with regulatory agencies as applicable.
  • Expand career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing national water practice.
  • Plan, organize, and communicate project technical needs to department management; mentor junior staff.
  • Provide support to design-build project deliveries for water and wastewater projects in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell's Construction/Design-Build group.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of related process engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or, Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of related process engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or, Master's Degree in Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering and 6 years of related process engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Background in water or wastewater process engineering, including treatment systems, plant facilities, or industrial water utilities preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public clients is preferred. Existing relationships with local or statewide clients is a plus.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Strong computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Chemical Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-NE-Omaha

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263547

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #WTR

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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