Wastewater Process Associate/Staff/ Senior Engineer (Multi- Level Position)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:Joining Metro Water Recovery offers a unique chance to be part of a growing organization that serves over 2.2 million people across the Front Range of Colorado, operating two major wastewater facilities: the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility (Denver) and the Northern Treatment Plant (Brighton). As Metro continues its growth, this role places you at the forefront of transformation, engaging in cutting-edge research, process optimization, piloting, and the application of advanced technologies.As a process engineer in our Technology & Innovation Department, you’ll lead high-impact projects, drive treatment process improvements, and mentor others, all while honing your expertise and leadership skills. Metro is one of the few utilities that not only values but actively promotes a dedicated innovation program, recognized by our CEO as essential to our growth. This environment offers significant opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to make meaningful contributions to both Metro, the broader community, and the environment.Why It's a Great Department:The Technology & Innovation Department is central to Metro Water Recovery’s mission to pioneer advancements in water and energy resource recovery. We bring together specialists from Instrument Solutions, Data Analytics, and Process Engineering to push the boundaries of wastewater treatment. Our department focuses on data-driven solutions, innovative research, and process optimization to shape Metro’s long-term strategies. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, we develop practical solutions to complex challenges. In this dynamic environment, you’ll work with dedicated professionals passionate about improving resource management and environmental protection.How to Be Successful in the Role:To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong technical foundation and deep subject matter expertise in wastewater process engineering and project management. As a senior or principal engineer, your ability to manage and deliver complex projects is crucial, requiring excellent project management skills and the capacity to lead cross-functional teams toward impactful outcomes.Strong communication and change management skills are essential. You will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, ensuring clear communication across departments, and effectively motivating and guiding your project teams. Your leadership will be critical in identifying and mitigating project risks, fostering collaboration, and driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies. A commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements will be vital to your ongoing success.Your Future in This Role:In this role, you’ll be a key player in advancing Metro Water Recovery’s mission, leading and managing a team that drives critical projects in areas like process intensification and energy optimization. Your work will directly enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven, science-based decision-making. As a senior or principal engineer, you’ll take on high-impact projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies, pilot new solutions, and contribute to Metro’s long-term capital strategies.At Metro Water Recovery, we are committed to your professional growth, offering training and development opportunities that will sharpen your expertise and prepare you for future technical and leadership roles. You’ll build strong relationships across departments and with external partners, contributing to Metro’s strategic goals while making a lasting impact on our community and environment. This role offers a pathway to a rewarding career where your skills and leadership will help shape a sustainable future for the region.Wastewater Process Associate Engineer ($81,660.80 - $113,921.60 Annually)Responsible for performing a variety of entry-level wastewater process engineering activities related to the planning, study, design, and operation of water resource recovery facilities. The Engineer Associate may assist in and perform bench, pilot, and/or full-scale testing and may also conduct applied research to evaluate new and emerging technologies. This position reports to a Principal Engineer or the Senior Wastewater Process Engineering Manager in the Technology & Innovation Department.Wastewater Process Staff Engineer ($92,955.20 - $135,179.20 Annually)Responsible for conducting wastewater process engineering activities related to the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of conventional and advanced treatment processes and innovative technologies. The Staff Engineer will perform and coordinate bench, pilot, and/or full-scale testing and may also conduct applied research. May function as a task manager or focus area leader. This position reports to a Principal Engineer or the Senior Wastewater Process Engineering Manager in the Technology & Innovation Department.Wastewater Process Senior Engineer ($108,451.20 - $157,664.00 Annually)Responsible for leading wastewater process engineering activities, with a focus on coordinating efforts associated with planning, design, implementation, and optimization of conventional and advanced treatment processes and innovative technologies. The Senior Engineer plans and conducts work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, technologies, processes, and bench and full-scale pilot tests. May function as a project or technical manager or focus area lead. Independently performs most assignments based on information received from management as to the general results expected. This position reports to a Principal Engineer or the Senior Wastewater Process Engineering Manager in the Technology & Innovation Department.This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:Wastewater Process Associate EngineerWastewater Process Staff EngineerWastewater Process Senior EngineerKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of:Basic engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, biological processes, and chemical reactions.Advanced data analytical tools and methods for wastewater process data.Biological process modeling utilizing tools such as BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST.Understanding of laboratory water quality analytical methods.Best practices related to the execution of applied research.Skilled at:Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving.Critically analyzing process data to provide recommendations for operational improvements.Effectively communicating and understanding technical information across multi-disciplinary teams.Using Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI.Writing and verbal communication, particularly for technical reports and presentations.Ability to:Contribute to engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Review and comment on engineering studies and designs prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants.Develop workflows to efficiently address and resolve engineering problems.Read and understand academic and technical papers, synthesizing their findings, and applying their content to practical process challenges.Analyze plant process data and provide recommendations to optimize operational performance.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Education, License, and CertificationMaster’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.Wastewater Process Staff EngineerKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of:Intermediate engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, biological processes and kinetics, and chemical reactions.Conventional and advanced municipal wastewater treatment systems and processes including conceptual and detailed design, optimization, and performance analysis.Biological, physical, and chemical process modeling utilizing tools. Understanding of laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analysis methods.Current and future regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to the development and implementation of innovative technologies.Basic project management principles and practices, including project planning, execution, and risk management.Skilled at:Problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to conceptualize and implement creative solutions to complex technical challenges.Review of physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements.Effectively conveying technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience with platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics and data visualization packages.Experience with hydraulic, energy and heat balances, lifecycle cost analysis models, and/or biological process modeling (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST).Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.Ability to:Execute engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Prepare, review, and critique engineering studies, reports, proposals, presentations, and design documents prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants.Read and understand academic and technical papers and apply their content to practical process challenges. Network and collaborate with peer technologists to exchange knowledge.Analyze plant process data and provides recommendations to optimization operational performance while minimizing life-cycle costs.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and the public.Innovate and think creatively, exploring new ideas and approaches to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.Education, License, and CertificationMaster’s degree or equivalency in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Enrolled as an Engineer Intern (EI) in the State of Colorado or equivalent designation in another jurisdiction.Wastewater Process Senior EngineerKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of:Advanced engineering principles and fundamentals, including mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, process controls, biological processes and kinetics and chemical reactions. Understanding of laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analyses, wastewater operations, environmental science, or technology discipline.Municipal wastewater treatment systems and processes including design, optimization, performance analysis, biosolids land application strategies, energy optimization, and operational and compliance strategies.Basic and advanced biological, physical, and chemical process modeling utilizing tools, their strengths and limitations. Basic and advanced laboratory chemical, biochemical or microbiological analysis methods.Current and future regulatory requirements, industry standards, policies, and best practices related to the testing, development and implementation of innovative technologies. Knowledge of NPDES permit regulations and requirements.Intermediate principles and practices of project development and planning, execution, scheduling, and risk management.Skilled at:Problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to devise creative solutions to complex technical challenges.Troubleshooting treatment processes based on the review of physical, biological, and chemical process data to maximize wastewater process operation efficiency and reduce permit compliance risk.Communication and interpersonal skills, adept at conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences and building consensus among stakeholders.Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, hydraulic/process modeling, databases and big data analytics, and data visualization using packages such as Power BI, PiVision, etc.Engineering design, project management and/or facility planning. Experience with hydraulic, energy and heat balances, lifecycle cost analysis models, and/or biological process modeling (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, Sumo, SIMBA, or WEST).Adaptability and flexibility, adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Leadership and teamwork, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results collaboratively.Ability to:Lead complex engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Prepare, review, and critique engineering studies, reports, proposals, presentations, and design documents prepared by staff and/or engineering consultants.Develop and implement systematic, stepwise workflows to efficiently address and resolve complex engineering problems, ensuring robust and comprehensive solutions.Critically evaluate academic and technical papers, synthesize their findings, and apply advanced concepts to practical and innovative process engineering challenges. Network and collaborate with peer technologists to exchange knowledge.Independently analyze plant process data and provide recommendations to optimize operational performance while minimizing life-cycle costs.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and the public. Networks and collaborates with peer technologists to exchange knowledge.Innovate and think creatively; foster a culture of innovation and learning within the team, encouraging experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.Education, License, and CertificationMaster’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado or equivalent license in another jurisdiction. If registered as a PE in another state, must apply for PE reciprocity in Colorado.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and to work near moving mechanical parts; environmental conditions; and risk of electrical shock less than 1/3 of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk or hear more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl less than 1/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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