About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer based in Raleigh, NC to support the design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. This is an entry-level to early-career role that will report to IWTO subject matter experts and work on small-to-midsize design tasks with opportunities for rapid advancement.

• Function as the process engineer on industrial water/wastewater projects, assisting senior engineers and subject matter experts.
• Develop process and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, technical reports, and operation & maintenance (O&M) documentation.
• Coordinate with drafters/designers and multi-discipline teams to produce construction documents.
• Perform field work including equipment evaluation, process testing, troubleshooting, construction observation, and commissioning verification.
• Support construction-phase engineering tasks: submittal reviews and responses to RFIs.
• Conduct pilot testing, bench-scale testing, lab analysis and process optimization for conventional and advanced water treatment technologies.
• Analyze water quality and plant operations data to inform design and technology recommendations.
• Routinely seek guidance, implement feedback, and grow technical capabilities under senior staff mentorship.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned design tasks and contribute to full project deliverables for industrial clients.
• Select equipment and prepare basis-of-design documentation.
• Verify construction conformance with design through inspections and testing.
• Support client communications, site visits, and project coordination.
• Document technical findings and prepare clear, client-facing reports and technical memoranda.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering. Master’s in Environmental or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Strong foundational knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience (or coursework/project exposure) with engineering calculations and process design.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites as needed.
• Entry-level candidates with internship or co-op experience in water/wastewater are encouraged to apply.

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Skills & Attributes

• Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and construction drawing conventions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Comfortable performing site-based fieldwork and lab/pilot testing tasks.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,720 – $91,080 per year (range provided by client).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan options, paid holidays and PTO accrual, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and optional benefits such as tuition reimbursement (final benefits determined by the hiring client).
• Actual pay will vary based on experience, education, internal equity, project, and location.

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Location & Work Model

This role is based in Raleigh, NC and is offered as a hybrid work position. Client facilities and projects may be located throughout the US and sometimes internationally; periodic travel to project sites is expected.

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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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