Sr. Process Engineer Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead water and wastewater treatment design across mining operations worldwide. This role sits within a 200+ person process engineering team and offers strong career growth, employee ownership through an ESOP, and a hybrid work environment.

Project Details

Work focuses on industrial water treatment for global mining clients — covering raw water supply, mine contact water, process wastewater, and effluent systems across the full mine lifecycle from feasibility and permitting through detailed design, construction, and closure.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design of water and wastewater treatment and delivery systems for mining clients.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate treatment technologies including biological systems, membrane systems, and solids handling.
• Prepare process engineering deliverables including PFDs, water balances, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and specifications.
• Collaborate with hydrology, hydrogeology, and civil teams on integrated water resource solutions across mine life cycles.
• Supervise and review work of junior engineers.
• Support business development, proposal writing, and client presentations.
• Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 11 years of related process engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required or active pursuit of licensure.
• Strong understanding of mine water quality challenges including metals, salinity, sulfate, and variable flow conditions.
• Experience preparing complex process deliverables and leading smaller engineering teams.
• GoldSim modeling experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Comprehensive benefits from day one including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and AD&D insurance. 100% ESOP-owned — employees share in company financial success through stock ownership. Relocation assistance available.

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