Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer
Black & Veatch Family of Companies · Gaithersburg, MD
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 26 days ago
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A senior process role at Black & Veatch Family of Companies (industrial) in Gaithersburg, MD. In this role, you will have the opportunity to.
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- Experience asked
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Typical $105k–$155k, from 6 postings that list pay.
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Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 60%
- Lean 50%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- Six Sigma 40%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- Automation 20%
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- ◆Function in a water process engineer role as a technical specialist or in a lead process engineer in the areas of conventional water treatment using processes such as coagulation, clarification, softening, media filtration; and advanced water treatment processes such as membrane filtration, reverse osmosis (brackish, seawater), UV/AOP, ozonation, carbon adsorption, and/or distribution system water quality.
- ◆Apply advanced water treatment and engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to solve complex engineering problems for a wide range of water quality and treatment challenges.
- ◆Develop over time necessary skills to provide technical guidance over a group, supervise engineering staff on projects, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions.
- ◆Develop and present technical evaluations and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders.
- ◆Assist and in some cases, leads business development activities and external marketing opportunities such as presenting at local/national conferences, building/maintaining client relationships, and supporting new business pursuits and proposal development.
Your role would include diverse opportunities in water treatment and process design, ranging from conventional water treatment, brackish and seawater desalination, reuse, and mining water. You will be part of a team that directs the process design for projects around the world for a global engineering firm. Great career stability and growth potential with record backlog and revenue growth in all those solution areas. Join our award-winning work culture, enjoy flexible work location, and become an employee owner.
The Team
Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.
Why BVs Process Engineering Team?
- ◆The work is rewarding and meaningful
- ◆The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals
- ◆Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Engineering:
- ◆Prepares or assists in development of a variety of engineering deliverables, including process/mass balance calculations, design criteria/basis of design memoranda, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, tradeoff studies, and master planning studies
- ◆Supports multiple projects simultaneously with complex technical challenges
- ◆Develops as a technical specialist with support from senior process engineers, providing guidance to proje
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Staff Drinking Water Process Engineer
Date
Sep 28, 2026
Location
Arlington, VA, US
Cary, NC, US
Orlando, FL, US
Charlotte, TX, US
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Tampa, FL, US
Company
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity