Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer

1 week ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Jacobs Full time

Company Overview

Jacobs is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for the world's most critical problems. Our award-winning process team is committed to protecting the environment for future generations through innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineering Leadership Role to lead our process design and optimisation efforts for complex water and wastewater treatment projects. As our Principal Process Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to develop sustainable solutions for major clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead process design and optimisation for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Manage and deliver large, complex projects and diverse smaller initiatives for industrial, central government, and local government clients
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Work closely with the NZ water leadership team to determine and navigate the direction of the team
  • Drive continuous improvement in our treatment methodologies and environmental outcomes

Requirements

  • Qualified Process Engineer with professional recognition
  • Possesses 15+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering
  • Brings significant project and program management experience with diverse client types
  • Shows genuine passion for environmental protection and sustainability


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