[Remote] Industrial Water Resource Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Futures is seeking an Industrial Water Resource Engineer to join their multidisciplinary engineering team, focusing on sustainable water management across multi-site operations. The role involves overseeing the lifecycle of water and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading innovative water reuse projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive water resource management, covering potable water intake through wastewater discharge
- Develop and maintain operating practices for water and wastewater systems across all sites
- Oversee water quality specifications and implement preferred water technologies for manufacturing processes
- Manage water conditioning, utility systems, and company wastewater treatment infrastructure
- Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations
- Collaborate on permitting requirements, conduct audits, and oversee sampling programs
- Maintain accurate data tracking and regulatory documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate water and glycol technologies
- Lead new process deployments and scale-up projects
- Support construction and remodel projects to ensure water system compliance
- Develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and make informed purchasing decisions
- Perform technical assessments, design calculations, and data analysis
- Design and implement water reuse projects from concept to commercialization
- Create process flow diagrams, P&ID, mass balances, and technical documentation
- Conduct bench testing and pilot development programs
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must have regular and punctual attendance
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Skills
- 2+ years of engineering, supervisory, or leadership experience (food processing preferred)
- Hands-on experience with water treatment processes and/or system design, including: coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection systems
- Knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment and primary treatment methods
- Experience with developing and documenting operating practices for water treatment systems
- Microsoft Office Suite, and understanding of HMI/SCADA systems, proficiency in 2D & 3D Cad Software is a plus
- Ability to read electrical schematics is a plus
- Strong people-centric leadership approach with ability to develop and mentor team members
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations in industrial settings
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
- Outstanding communication skills across all organizational levels
- Proven ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
- Commitment to continuous learning and team development
- This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work various hours, including weekends when needed
- Seeking a candidate with 2+ years of progressive experience in water systems engineering, operations, or leadership roles, ideally within food processing or similar industrial manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent practical experience will be considered
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