CareerPlan

Sr Manager Engineering- Wastewater Process Design

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$121k–$151k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Create standard engineering project designs and Capex estimates for major wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) capital initiatives, ensuring business continuity and factory efficiency.

Role type

Senior Manager, Wastewater Process Design

Builds

Standardized WWTP equipment designs, process flows, and cost estimation models for capital projects.

Domain

Manufacturing / Wastewater Treatment / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Capex estimation, Standard design development, Cross-functional leadership, Best Available Technology evaluation, Project implementation, KPI definition, Automation/Industry 4.0 integration, LEAN methodologies, Third-party engineering management.

Preferred skills

Wastewater operator's license, Strong computer skills, Driver's license.

Technologies

Automation systems, Integrated control systems, LEAN tools, Industry 4.0 solutions.

Responsibilities

Create standard engineering project designs and Capex estimates for major WWTP capital initiatives; Lead cross-functional reviews to define standard process flows; Develop equipment standards to enable standard pricing structures; Establish benchmarking of common equipment across the zone; Identify and evaluate Best Available Technologies; Provide technical support during equipment build, acceptance testing, and commissioning; Create and expand the Zone Wastewater survey to validate current state performance; Define and implement operating KPIs for Wastewater plants; Work with external stakeholders (OEMs, Contractors, utilities) to align with company direction; Support troubleshooting efforts in wastewater processes.

Seniority

Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic influence