NCS ENGINEERS

Senior Process Engineer/Project Manager

Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD and Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full-time: In-Office position

Salary: $110,000 to $130,000 per year DOE

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of process design engineering with a focus on municipal or industrial Water/Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to acquire a PE registration in Maryland or California, or ability to obtain via reciprocity if already a registered PE.
• Recent graduates and inexperienced professionals need not apply.

NCS Engineers and our wholly-owned subsidiary, WATEK Engineering, has added positions for Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Process Engineers with experience in Water / Wastewater treatment. Mechanical process Engineering and design experience in the area of Water / Wastewater treatment is a must! The position of senior process Engineer/Project Engineer in our water/wastewater treatment department at our Maryland or California office locations offers technical and professional opportunities working on the leading edge, high-tech water and wastewater treatment design projects providing innovative treatment design services.

Job Requirements

Expertise in the following

• Familiarity and expertise with advanced treatment processes and equipment
• Knowledge of advanced treatment equipment such as MF, UF, NF, RO, and ceramic membranes, DAF, ozone, dewatering devices, chemical feed systems, etc.
• Ability to integrate design of overall facility with pumping system and storage tanks
• Knowledge of material properties and corrosion
• Detailed knowledge of civil, mechanical, piping and equipment design
• Working knowledge of electrical design, and electrical engineering design.
• Has the ability to travel, as required for projects, for start-up and other project needs.
• Organized and self-motivated, strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Possess excellent time-management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and available resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including detailed report preparation email, project documentation, etc.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors.

Preferred skills

• Process simulation models including ASPEN, ChemCAD, membrane projection models, etc.
• HAZWOPER certification
• Project Management Professional Certification
• CAD design ability
• Ability to manage and work independently on design projects.
• Excellent computer, math, and English skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and PC programs

Responsibilities

• Manage, specify, and design for water/wastewater treatment projects, piping, and pumping systems, including facility and equipment layout, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Manage the development of design reports for process design and hydraulic criteria for industrial wastewater treatment, advanced treatment systems (RO/UF/GAC/UV, etc.), and treatment residual handling systems as well as municipal water treatment, groundwater treatment, and biological wastewater treatment.
• Sizing and design of treatment processes for surface water, groundwater and groundwater under the direct influence of surface water.
• Sizing and design of wastewater treatment process, including a working knowledge of principles of biological wastewater treatment.

We are seeking an individual who is interested in a challenging career that is enjoyable within a family-oriented atmosphere, with advancement opportunities.

NCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCS Engineers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NCS prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.