Project Engineer - Water Treatment at Veolia Environnement SA

Baytown, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

113000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water Treatment Systems, CAPEX Projects, Design Accuracy, Project Management, Safety Standards, Cross-functional Collaboration, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Vendor Selection, Scheduling, Time Management, Communication, Process Engineering, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Company Description Company Description Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description Job Description The Project Engineer provides chemical and mechanical engineering support for the delivery of CAPEX water treatment systems to Veolia MWIS Industrial Service Centers. Working in a multidisciplinary team the job will entail design accuracy, timely deliverables, adherence to budget, and compliance with Veolia’s quality and safety standards. This role combines strong technical knowledge with practical project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver capital projects effectively. Key Characteristics: Strong engineering foundation focused on safe design practices Skilled at cross-functional collaboration to solve technical challenges Effective communicator who can clearly convey complex ideas and integrate systems Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with professionalism and sound judgment Hands-on and adaptable, with a focus on project delivery and continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop engineering deliverables and coordinate with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineers, as well as supporting functions such as Document Control, Sourcing, and Finance Drive vendor selection where required, and ensure supplier documentation and performance meet project requirements Maintain and report project schedule status and documentation to the Lead Engineer and/or stake holders Act as the central point of contact for assigned projects, design reviews, installation support, and commissioning activities Design, plan, manage, and execute plant and equipment capital expenditure projects within approved budgets Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process or equipment changes and demonstrate return on investment Qualifications Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Experience in an industrial plant or process engineering environment Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute capital projects from design through to installation Strong organization, scheduling, and time management skills. High attention to detail and commitment to quality Clear, concise written and verbal communication Team-oriented mindset with good judgment under changing conditions Ability to travel domestically up to 35% of the time Preferred: Working knowledge of project management principles or tools (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination) French or Spanish language skills Education & Experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, including direct involvement in executing and managing projects Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial engineering – direct experience in water treatment or chemical preferred Project management skills & or certifications (ie. PMP) Engineer in training certification Additional Information Compensation: The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $103-113k. Additional Information Why Veolia? Based at a fixed facility (St. Louis / St. Peters, MO) with periodic domestic travel May occasionally work in plant environments with exposure to typical industrial conditions such as noise or equipment operation At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include: • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching! • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts • AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. ****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**** VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Contract type: Standard

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will provide chemical and mechanical engineering support for delivering CAPEX water treatment systems, ensuring design accuracy, timely deliverables, and adherence to budget and quality standards. Duties include developing engineering deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, driving vendor selection, and managing project execution from design through commissioning.