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What You’ll Do

Confidential client’s Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team is seeking an entry-level Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer to support design and optimization of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. You will contribute to engineering deliverables, support field verification and testing, and manage small to mid-size design tasks under guidance from senior IWTO engineers and subject matter experts.

• Function as the wastewater process engineer on industrial water/wastewater projects and lead small to midsize design tasks with support from subject matter experts.
• Develop and support engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, technical reports, and equipment selections.
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, and other disciplines to produce construction documents.
• Support construction-phase engineering activities including submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.
• Conduct site visits for equipment evaluations, process testing, troubleshooting, construction inspection, and commissioning observations.
• Perform pilot testing, bench-scale testing, and lab analysis for conventional and advanced water treatment technologies.
• Analyze water quality and operations data, and prepare technical summaries and recommendations.
• Routinely seek guidance from senior staff and implement feedback to improve designs and deliverables.

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What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundational knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering AND a Master’s degree in environmental or chemical engineering (as stated in the original posting).
• Experience or exposure to engineering drawings, P&IDs, process calculations, and preparation of technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Experience performing engineering calculations using computer software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Eagerness to learn, accept guidance, and grow toward project management and technical leadership roles.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,720 — $91,080 per year (range provided by the hiring client).
• Confidential client offers standard benefits for full-time roles, which may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, paid time off, and employee assistance programs. Actual benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring client and may vary by location and employment status.

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Location & Work Model

• Primary location (this posting): Houston, TX (hybrid work model).
• Role supports client facilities and projects across the U.S.; occasional international assignments possible.
• Travel to client sites for field work, testing, and construction-phase support will be required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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