Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Field Process Engineer (Design Engineer III)

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)
Location: Zelienople, PA 16063
Contract Term: Contract role (January 26, 2026 – July 25, 2026)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Field Process Engineer to support hands-on engineering work in water and wastewater treatment research and field testing. This role involves operating pilot systems, conducting lab testing, supporting on-site evaluations, and contributing to the development and optimization of treatment technologies.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, mechanically inclined, technically curious, and comfortable working across both field and laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot testing equipment (pumps, mixers, valves, sensors, control systems, chemical delivery systems)
• Design, build, and operate bench-scale and pilot-scale test setups
• Conduct water and wastewater testing in both laboratory and field settings
• Support system start-ups, commissioning, and performance testing
• Manage assigned testing projects from planning through execution
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and operating manuals
• Train and support internal teams or customers on pilot system operation
• Communicate test results and technical findings to engineering and business teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  (Environmental or Chemical preferred; Mechanical or Electrical considered)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work with mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Comfortable using hand and power tools for equipment service
• Ability to travel up to 25% (NY, CA, and OH)

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience with water analysis and standard testing methods
• Up to two years of experience in water or wastewater treatment
• Knowledge of biological wastewater treatment processes
  (activated sludge experience is a plus)

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Work performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and field environments
• Regular standing, walking, bending, and equipment handling required

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