Job Summary
The Wastewater Process & Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control and optimization systems in wastewater treatment plants.
Main Tasks
- Work closely with Sales, Project Management, and Engineering to understand system requirements and develop workable design concepts;
- Design aeration system control systems and other controllers for secondary treatment optimization;
- Provide technical assistance to the sales team during the project design;
- Prepare submittals and operation and maintenance manuals;
- Participate in conference calls with Consulting Engineering firms and Contractors to resolve project design related issues and convince customer of Company’s technical solutions;
- Provide fast and dependable remote technical assistance to field support teams;
- Coordinate with various departments, suppliers and customers as needed;
- Define and select various aeration system components such as DO probes, flow-meters, valves and pressure transducers as per the Project Specification;
- Prepare technical memos related to process and control system issues;
- Prepare and provide on the job training material to customers and internal staff;
- Maintain a well-organized and current technical database that includes configuration controls, software revisions and drawing libraries;
- Develop innovative technical solutions to sell to customers as product distinctions and field upgrades;
- Implement computer-based control systems using APG Neuros’ software;
- Develop, maintain, and upgrade control system software packages;
- Evaluate the performance of installed control systems;
- Prepare customer reports detailing performance of the wastewater treatment process;
- Lead workshops with plant operators and management;
Prerequisites
- Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering;
- 3-7 years of work experience;
- Knowledge of the wastewater treatment process;
- Experience in aeration system design and operation, especially in wastewater treatment plants;
- Excellent computer knowledge;
- Good communication and presentation skills;
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken);
- Occasional overseas travel may be required;
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry;
- Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time;
- The Wastewater Process & Controls Engineer should have extensive analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a fast pacing entrepreneurial environment. Must be proactive, independent, have excellent interpersonal and client-relation skills as well as strong technical abilities.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 25% for on-site installation