Process Mechanical Engineer - Drinking Water (Eastern US)

Position Overview

In this technical role, you will prepare engineering drawings, calculations, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), specifications, and technical reports for a variety of drinking water treatment infrastructure as part of BC’s Design Services Process Mechanical Group. You will manage small to midsize design tasks as a process mechanical task lead—with support from BC’s subject matter experts—and mentor junior and entry-level engineers. Occasional site visits during different project phases and field activities (such as equipment evaluation, testing, construction inspections, and data collection) are also part of the role. Projects are supported both locally and nationally, with a focus on BC’s Eastern business region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute drinking water treatment design work for water treatment facilities and infrastructure.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, P&IDs, calculations, technical reports, and equipment selection documentation for various projects.
• Lead design tasks with assistance from BC’s subject matter experts and, depending on experience, direct the process mechanical team.
• Coordinate with drafters, designers, and other disciplines to develop construction bid documents.
• Mentor junior and entry-level engineers in drinking water treatment plant and infrastructure design.
• Assist with preparing technical memoranda, reports, electronic deliverables, studies, and alternatives analyses.
• Provide office engineering services during construction, including submittal reviews and response to requests for information.
• Conduct field inspections and testing to verify performance and conformity with design drawings and specifications.
• Participate in site investigations, data collection, analysis, and documentation—often requiring travel to project sites.
• Regularly seek and implement guidance from drinking water senior staff.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Environmental, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering; an M.S. degree is preferred.
• P.E. certification/registration in Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with water treatment plant operations, valve vaults, pump stations, chemical storage and dosing systems, and other water treatment infrastructure assessment and design.
• Proven experience preparing construction documents for complex water treatment projects, including drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, and technical memoranda.
• 4 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience; task design lead experience on drinking water treatment projects is required.
• Proficiency in performing engineering calculations using software tools (Excel, Mathcad, etc.).
• Experience writing and editing equipment specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary Range: Location A: $97,000–$132,000 (based on primary work location, skills, experience, and education)
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance.