Burns & McDonnell

Senior Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited program; 7 years process engineering experience required.
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with 6 years of process engineering experience also accepted.
  • Experience in water or wastewater process engineering preferred, especially with treatment systems.
  • Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical.
  • Experience leading discipline designs for large projects and delegating tasks to teams.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and execution of municipal or industrial water/wastewater projects.
  • Perform daily process technical work, including project planning and management.
  • Develop project objectives and performance goals; engage with clients on technical matters.
  • Assist in client development, proposal preparation, and technical presentations.
  • Mentor junior staff while planning and communicating project needs to management.
  • Support design-build project deliveries in collaboration with construction teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within a national water practice.
  • Involvement in diverse projects ranging from treatment to utility systems.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
  • Opportunity to engage with a variety of clients across the industry and government.
  • Support for ongoing professional development and mentorship programs.
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 Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years process engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree in Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years process engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Master Degree in Chemical Engineering and 6 years 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: 261584

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #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.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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