Lead Process Engineer - Water Treatment

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer – Water Treatment to join its Downstream Oil & Gas and Chemical business unit focusing on wastewater and raw water treatment processes. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.

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The Role 

The Lead Process Engineer will manage complex water treatment projects, perform feasibility studies, process simulations, and equipment sizing. This role includes collaborating with project management, overseeing engineering calculations, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging in green energy projects.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production and CCUS. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators of refinery and petrochemicals facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders in industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews ensuring we reward at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to professional development through personalized development plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the standards of our professional.

• Lead and manage  complex water treatment projects with minimal guidance
• Perform process engineering tasks, including:
  • Feasibility and optimization studies
  • Process simulations and development of heat and material balances
  • Sizing of process equipment and generation of process data for instrument and mechanical data sheets
  • Hydraulic piping line sizing and preparation of associated philosophies and reports
  • Relief calculations and familiarity with flare network modeling
• Collaborate with project management for reporting, scheduling, and resource planning
• Oversee and check engineering calculations and designs to ensure compliance with industry codes and standards
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, assigning tasks and reviewing work quality
• Ensure technical consistency and high-quality design deliverables across engineering disciplines
• Engage in green energy projects

What makes you remarkable? 

 At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 15 years of process engineering experience in the downstream oil & gas and chemical sectors
• Expertise in raw and wastewater treatment processes
• Experience in hydrogen production or water treatment for hydrogen electrolysers is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to perform occasional field visits, including climbing stairs/ladders and lifting up to 25 lbs

Desirable:

• NCEES Professional Engineering License preferred