
Lead Process Engineer | Water & Wastewater
Required skills
- Water & Wastewater
- Process Engineer
- Pittsburgh
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Professional Engineering License
- Pennsylvania
Nice to have
- employee-owned
- consulting engineering
- infrastructure solutions
- municipal clients
- private clients
- process models
Role summary
HRG, an employee-owned firm, seeks a Lead Process Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, to lead water and wastewater treatment system design. Responsibilities include process modeling, calculations, P&IDs, specifications, and coordination. Requires a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering field, a PA PE license (or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months), and a minimum of 10 years of project experience in water/wastewater design. Expertise in process modeling software, hydraulic design, and regulatory compliance (PADEP, EPA) is essential. The role involves leading design teams and mentoring staff. Flexibility for travel and proficiency in business platforms are also required.
- Execute and lead the design process of water and wastewater treatment systems for both private and municipal clients
- Develop process models, biological and chemical calculations, and the design of advanced conveyance and treatment equipment
- Evaluate water and wastewater quality, develop conceptual designs, perform calculations, and create process design drawings
- Develop process flow diagrams, material balances, and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Perform process calculations required for the proper operation of equipment, including chemical dosage rates; biological loading, clarifier operation, sludge generation, and wasting rates
- Prepare procurement specifications and construction documents, develop equipment layouts, verify code and standard compliance, complete quality checks, review drawings, perform bid evaluations, and select materials and equipment
- Coordinate engineering design with site and construction personnel and equipment suppliers as required
- Coordinate process engineering activities with project management and other project team members
- Provide guidance to supervisors on training and development plans for staff
- Mentor others in areas of expertise to ensure advancement of technical skills and abilities are achieved
- Develop and foster relationships with equipment sales representatives, treatment facility operators, regulators, and other industry insiders
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Engineering Technology with an environmental emphasis
- Professional Engineering License in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire
- Minimum 10 years’ project experience involving the design of water and wastewater treatment systems and processes
- Proven experience to lead project design teams
- Expertise in computer modeling of water and wastewater processes, hydraulic design software, and PADEP and EPA regulations
- Must possess strong communication, planning and organizational skills
- Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
- Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays (Valid US Driver’s License is required)
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
- 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
- Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
- Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
- Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
- National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
- Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.
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