Process Engineer - Kiewit Industrial and Water Engineering

Position Overview

We have immediate full-time openings for several mid to senior level Process Engineers with primary focus on the Industrial Water/Wastewater market due to grown in this sector, with a strong backlog of work.   You will be part of our growing organization, that is developing water and wastewater treatment solutions for customers across North America, that seamlessly transition from design plans to completed projects that exceed client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.   In this role, you will provide technical and process engineering leadership for treatment process evaluation, selection, design and optimization and evaluation of plant operations associated with the permanent design activities of Kiewit teams and external partners on industrial water and wastewater design-build and/or EPC projects and pursuits. Industrial Water Treatment projects include chemical, physical and/or biological wastewater treatment technologies such as coagulation/flocculation, filtration, UF/RO, chemical precipitation of metals, chemical oxidation and reduction, oil/water separation and biological/biosolids treatment (thermal hydrolysis, advanced anaerobic digestion) as applicable in the petroleum, chemical, power and renewable gas markets.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing company, developing your skills to lead teams and projects and make your mark in our growing Water/Wastewater division.  

If you are looking for a career, with stability, and a diverse portfolio of challenging EPC projects to work on - look no further!  We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands.  We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.   At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world.  With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building retirement plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.  Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

District Overview

The Kiewit Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control, structural, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on collaborative Design-Build (progressive and/or fixed price) and EPC delivery models for complex water projects.  The team brings project solutions to life across North America in the following areas:

•    Water Treatment
•    Potable Municipal and Groundwater Desalination
•    Advanced Water Reuse
•    Groundwater Remediation
•    Storm water Recycling
•    Industrial Water Treatment
•    Wastewater Treatment
•    Biosolids Treatment
•    Pipelines and Conveyance

Clients are turning to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to lead and manage multi-disciplined design teams to work together to improve schedule, track design progress, control costs and minimize risk.  We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that leads the water engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs, all working to develop the best possible delivery of water facility projects to our clients.

Location

This role will be based out of our Kiewit Industrial office in Calgary Alberta.  Some travel to our other Kiewit offices in the US of up to 25% of the time, will be required.  We prefer candidates already living in the Calgary Alberta region, and able to report into the office there, but may offer relocation assistance to individuals that meet/exceed requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering leadership for industrial water and wastewater facility design including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and optimization and conduct evaluations of full-scale plant operations, pilot studies and bench studies as required. Identify and evaluate process lifecycle costs.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of engineering reports, engineering drawings and specifications for complex water/wastewater projects such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, datasheets, and engineering calculations including hydraulics and equipment sizing.
• Perform process systems and hydraulics modeling and scenario studies.
• Provide front line issue resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers within a budget and schedule to execute design and engineering on projects.
• Interface with clients and partner engineers to support project and business development needs. Work directly with clients and partners on projects and tasks to develop long-term relationships. Attend client development activities and functions.
• Work and depending on level, may coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide consultation in specialized areas related to treatment plant planning and design.
• Communicate/present industry trends, competitive situations or technology/regulatory issues.
• Support business development efforts and help in the pursuit of new projects. Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates.
• Actively participate in professional organizations. Prepare and make presentations to clients and professional organizations.
• Serve as a representative of Kiewit at meetings, presentations and public hearings/meetings relative to assigned projects.
• Participate in improving company resources and tools to improve design production and efficiency.
• Mentor Kiewit’s entry and mid-level engineers for skill development.  Review their progress and results.  Provide direction and coaching, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.  Will consider Mechanical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering that meet our other requirements.    
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process development, conceptual and detailed design with a background in either (or both) Municipal and Industrial water/wastewater markets, or similar industry.  Candidates with similar background in other chemical processing facilities like Pharmaceutical Facilities, or Application Engineers for Water Equipment Suppliers, may be considered.  
• Must have experience performing detailed design for industrial facilities (greenfield or brownfield), that includes preparing engineering reports, engineering drawings and specifications for complex water/wastewater projects such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, Vendor procurement packages for equipment, process simulations, datasheets, and engineering calculations including hydraulics and equipment sizing.  
• EIT required, PE preferred (or desire in achieving PE license).  
• Understanding of US federal, state and local regulations and requirements related to water characterization, treatment and discharge
• Experience with various water/wastewater treatment applications (Biological treatment, Media Filtration, Membrane Treatment, dewatering, Softening, Clarification), highly desired.
• Must be willing and available to accommodate intermittent travel (20-30% maximum expected) to the US.
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent) and/or experience with process modeling and simulation software applications such as Biowin, GPS-X, Hysys and/or Aspen, WatPro, AqMB.

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