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Senior Process Engineer

GHD Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY · HybridJobSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Location
SYRACUSE, NYHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer License

Job overview

GHD is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support complex wastewater treatment projects across the United States. The role integrates advanced process expertise into project delivery, collaborates with national experts and regional managers, and mentors junior staff. The position follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office each week and may be based in most US East regional offices or other US locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wastewater Treatment DesignWastewater Treatment ResearchProcess Engineering LeadershipWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationMentoringTechnical Staff LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentProposal PreparationMarketing

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Environmental EngineeringProfessional Engineer License8+ Years Wastewater Experience

Full job description

Job Description The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities. Who are we looking for? In response to steady growth within our Water/Wastewater business, our Design Delivery Organization (DDO) is looking to bring onboard an accomplished Senior Process Engineer to serve as a key technical catalyst, integrating advanced process expertise into the delivery of complex wastewater treatment projects across the United States. Working alongside the firm's national experts, you will collaborate with regional Project Managers and Client Service Managers to translate complex engineering fundamentals into practical engineering solutions, while simultaneously mentoring junior staff and elevating the firm's profile through active participation in professional organizations and conferences. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This position can be based in most of our US East regional offices. Other locations throughout the US will also be considered. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Executing advanced process designs for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities, focusing on nutrient removal, biosolids management, and improving efficiency. Collaborating with senior national experts to implement innovative and emerging wastewater treatment technologies on high-profile projects. Mentoring and providing technical direction to junior process engineers to ensure their professional growth and project quality. Assisting with technical proposals, specifically crafting the process approach and project-specific innovative solutions. Conducting complex process modeling (BioWin, Sumo, or GPS-X) following modeling best practices. Performing detailed technical reviews (QA/QC) of design calculations, reports, and drawings produced by the project team. Facilitating technical workshops for clients to help them evaluate process alternatives and long-term capital improvements. Supporting on-site facility startups and operational troubleshooting, providing real-world feedback to the design team. Engaging with equipment manufacturers to stay current on the latest technology trends and evaluating their performance for specific applications. Managing bench-scale and pilot-scale studies, ensuring data integrity and providing scale-up recommendations for full-scale design. Developing Multi-Criteria and Life Cycle Cost Analyses to help clients make informed decisions between traditional and advanced treatment paths. Active participation with regional and national professional organizations through conferences and committees to stay at the forefront of industry shifts and build a professional network What you will bring to the team: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Professional Engineer license Minimum 8 years of experience in wastewater treatment design and research Ability to lead process engineering for a large complex wastewater treatment project Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills Flexible and able to meet

How this job compares

Set against the 3,271 open Process Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$90–134K/yr121 salary ranges
  • US median$40–50/hr251 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 159 open Process Engineer jobs in New York and 3,271 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Process Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 2,606 postings).
Education
2,122 of the 3,271 open Process Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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