Plant Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven engineer to lead and manage a variety of engineering projects, technical initiatives, and plant improvements across our wastewater treatment facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with innovative treatment and recycling technologies while collaborating closely with Operations, Maintenance, Production, Safety, and Compliance teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving plant performance, identifying process efficiencies, and ensuring the successful execution of capital and technical projects—ranging from small-scale upgrades to multi-million-dollar initiatives. This position combines hands-on engineering with cross-functional leadership to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage engineering projects ranging in scope from $2,000 to multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Oversee all phases of new project development including engineering, design, procurement, and construction.
• Manage project procurement activities including RFQs, proposal evaluations, vendor negotiations, and budget oversight.

Technical Support and Operations

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to support daily operations across multiple sites.
• Partner with local production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Support regional goals by collaborating with Operations, Production, Safety, and Compliance teams.

Process Optimization and Improvement

• Evaluate existing processing lines and equipment to identify and implement improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Execute plant upgrades and technical initiatives that contribute to overall company growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams, customers, external consultants, and contractors to coordinate project execution.
• Promote a collaborative, solutions-driven environment across departments and stakeholders.

Innovation and Environmental Performance

• Work with advanced water treatment and recycling technologies.
• Propose and implement improvements that enhance productivity, sustainability, and environmental performance.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preference for Industrial, Electrical and/or Automation, Mechanical, or Chemical disciplines).

Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in engineering and managing industrial projects, with expertise in project management of small to medium-sized projects and managing multiple contractors.
• Experience in project management of small to medium-sized projects and managing multiple contractors.
• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment and recycling technologies 
• Experience with chemical engineering process development work including process engineering calculations and data compilation 
• Experience in preventive maintenance and electro-mechanical equipment installation, commissioning and troubleshooting

Skills: 

• Proficiency in commissioning plants and systems with high levels of automation and process instrumentation.
• High attention to detail in calculations, design, and operations. Must be able to develop process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, I/O diagrams, and process control strategies.
• Comprehensive experience in the entire project lifecycle, including design, capital control, construction, and commissioning.

Work Environment

Travel 20% of the time to different sites. Will be walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

What Does the Interview Process Look Like

We believe in a transparent hiring process that values everyone’s time and engagement. Candidates should expect the hiring process to follow the order below. At any point in the process, candidates may be declined.

• Selected candidates who have completed the application will be invited to schedule a 30-minute screening call via Teams with of our Recruiters.
• Next, candidates will be scheduled for a 1-hour interview with the director of Engineering and P&C. Will tour facility after interview. 
• Next, candidates will interview with the Director of Northeast Facilities and Technology and potentially other senior leadership.