Process Engineer - Organics Management

Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Process Engineer - Organics Management
Date: Mar 11, 2023
Location:
Irvine, CA, US US Walnut Creek, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 96379
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

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  Functions as a mid to senior level Process Lead for Organics Management in both Government and Industrial Process Groups
  
  
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  Support projects forAnaerobic Digestion, Fermentation, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Gas Utilization, Aerobic Digestion/Composting, or Alternative Protein and Fertilizer Production
  
  
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  Your role would include diverse opportunities in the organics management and circular economy space
  
  
  The Team
  Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.
  Why BVs Process Engineering Team?
  
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    The work is rewarding and meaningful
    
    
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    The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals
    
    
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    Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions
    
    
    Key Responsibilities
    Engineering Production:
    
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      Process engineer and specialist to lead and support a wide variety of organics management activities across several business sectors: municipal organics management, agriculture and industrial organics management, generation of biofuel and management.
      
      
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      Lead and support implementation of solutions through the project life cycle: feasibility, front-end loading (FEL) project planning stages, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, detailed design, engineering, procurement support and construction management (EpCM), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and commissioning.
      
      
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      Consult and assist Project manager with design modifications during construction.
      
      
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      Resolve project technical issues with internal team, subcontractors, vendors, main contractors and/or related third parties.
      
      
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      Follow and make sure B&V quality standards and contractual requirement are met.
      
      
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      Ensure environmental, safety and health practices are carried out at all times.
      
      
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      Support independent engineer activities and provide expertise in preparing due diligence reports.
      
      
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      Be a thought leader in organics management and circular economy (anaerobic and aerobic processes, and digester gas/biogas/landfill gas unitization especially gas conditioning and upgrading to RNG, both internal and external to Black & Veatch. Actively foster knowledge management and mentoring.
      
      
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      Develop and apply organics management concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of engineering work. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
      
      
      Client Focus:
      
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        Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
        
        
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        Support business development and project pursuit activities.
        
        
        Preferred Qualifications
        
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          Master's degree a plus.
          
          
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          8+ Years Experience in organics management via anaerobic and aerobic digestion/composting processes and system designs.
          
          
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          3+ Years Experience in digester gas/biogas/landfill gas utilization via upgrading to biomethane and renewable compressed natural gas.
          
          
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          Knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
          
          
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          Positive, team-first attitude; entrepreneurial mindset a plus.
          
          
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          Demonstrated ability to evaluate technologies and processes both technically and economically.
          
          
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          Experience directly engaging clients on technical matters including conferences and workshops.
          
          
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          Written Communications, Drive for Results, Quality Driven, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams---
          
          
          Minimum Qualifications
          Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
          Certifications
          Preferred to have Professional Engineer registration or licensure, or willingness/ability to pursue such registration.
          Work Environment/Physical Demands
          Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
          Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of . Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
          Competencies
          Collaborates
          Communicates effectively
          Courage
          Directs work
          Instills trust
          Interpersonal savvy
          Organizational savvy
          Customer focus
          Decision quality
          Salary Plan
          ENG: Engineering
          Job Grade
          131
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