Sr. PFAS Process Engineer

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 111718

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The PFAS Process Lead will serve in a seller-doer role, growing opportunities and leading the execution of projects related to compliance with the proposed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. This role will focus on applications of PFAS treatment and destruction technologies in drinking water applications, but may include wastewater reclamation facilities, landfill leachate, and government facilities.

The PFAS Process Lead will collaborate with the PFAS Initiative Team, Client Directors, and Project Managers on new business pursuits related to PFAS treatment projects. The PFAS Process Lead will be responsible for business development activities and external marketing opportunities such as presenting at local/national conferences, building/maintaining client relationships, and identifying new business prospects

The PFAS Process Lead is expected to be well-versed in all matters of the proposed PFAS regulations and will serve as a technical advisor to internal and external clients. The PFAS Regional Lead will provide subject matter expertise on compliance with the NPDWR and analytical methods for PFAS monitoring, development of protocols for rapid small-scale column testing and pilot testing, development and analysis of breakthrough curve models, and design and implementation of adsorption processes for PFAS treatment. The PFAS Process Lead will work closely with the Emerging Regulations Campaign, Innovation Platform, and Process Department Leadership to apply innovative and rapid solutions for clients using internally-developed tools and design standards. The PFAS Process Lead is expected to lead multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.

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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?

Client Focus

Project Execution

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

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

Professional engineering license preferred from any of the states in the USA or ability to obtain one within 2 years of employment required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

SALARY PLAN

ENG: Engineering

COMPENSATION TRANSPARENCY

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Virginia: $135,320 - $271,176

JOB GRADE

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this

requisition: $135,320.00 - $271,176.00