Senior Process Mechanical Engineer

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Senior Process Mechanical Engineer – Water/Wastewater Location: Greenville, SC | Full-Time | Hybrid Option Available We’re partnering with a nationally recognized engineering firm seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer to join their Water Design Center in Greenville, South Carolina. This is a high-impact leadership role on a multi-disciplinary team focused on designing complex, large-scale water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical experience, a strong background in process mechanical design, and a desire to guide projects from conceptual design through construction. You’ll play a critical role in shaping facility layouts, leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and participating in client meetings and industry events. Role Overview: As a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a Design Phase Manager , overseeing the technical design and team coordination across multiple high-volume, customized treatment plant projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables while serving as a subject matter expert in both internal and client-facing capacities. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge 3D/4D BIM software alongside a collaborative in-house team of engineers, designers, and specialists focused on delivering efficient, high-quality infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Lead process mechanical design for water and wastewater treatment systems
Develop design criteria through analysis and modeling of water/wastewater processes
Perform hydraulic analysis, pump selection, and sizing for treatment facilities
Design mechanical systems including blowers, chemical storage/feed systems, and piping
Produce specifications, contract documents, and instrumentation drawings
Oversee the development of construction documents and 3D models
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines
Serve as a technical lead in client meetings and industry conferences
Provide construction support and resolve technical issues in the field
Mentor and support junior engineers and designers
Ensure adherence to quality control processes and internal standards
Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Biosystems, or Agricultural Engineering (ABET accredited)
10+ years of engineering consulting experience focused on water/wastewater projects
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Proven experience managing design projects from planning through delivery
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Familiarity with P&ID development, mechanical layout, and process evaluation
Preferred: Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline
Experience with lift stations, booster pump stations, and chemical feed systems
Hands-on knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Background working within highly integrated multi-disciplinary project teams
Involvement in local or national professional engineering organizations
Why This Role? This firm’s Water Design Center is a centralized, collaborative hub where engineers, scientists, and designers work side-by-side to create custom water and wastewater treatment solutions. The team leverages advanced BIM tools, shortens design cycles, and maintains a high standard for quality and innovation. What You’ll Gain: A leadership role on nationally visible infrastructure projects
Access to mentorship, advanced technology, and continuing education support
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
A full benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
HSA contributions
Generous PTO, including holidays and volunteer time
401(k) with employer match
Professional development support
Location:
Greenville, SC, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Architecture And Engineering Occupations