Traveling Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

　　Veolia North AmericaLos Angeles, CA (Onsite)Full-Time

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　　Company Description

　　Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.

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　　Job Description

　　COMPENSATION RANGE

　　$110,000 - $135,000/annually

　　BENEFITS

　　Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

　　POSITION PURPOSE

　　Responsible for project development / engineering activities, as well as overall Technical & Performance.

　　PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Ownership of site improvement projects and completion of project management planning/tracking/updates

　　Support new site establishment tasks and internal coordination following Business Development wins

　　Benchmarking of current site energy, chemical and operating costs

　　Analysis of opportunities for technical and operational improvements, including energy/chemical efficiency

　　Support new business system implementations and internal system development efforts

　　Capital planning development and support for integration of capital improvement upgrades at the site level

　　Costing modeling of operations and maintenance (O&M) components

　　Preparation of Technical Sections of Client proposals

　　Support Business Development with Client presentations

　　Interface with other internal technical experts to develop comprehensive solutions for regional sites

　　Develop and manage external technical relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, etc.

　　Facilitating and documenting risk assessment discussions and criticality reviews

　　Perform facility audits for contract and policy compliance as well as identifying cost saving measures

　　Develop corrective action plans for targeted action items and provide consistent follow-up and support

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　This job involves working primarily indoors with regular outdoor site visits / equipment inspections under a variety of weather conditions. Working safely in both indoor and outdoor situations, to observe and report any potential direct field planning and work activities will be expected. This job may include up to 75% of time traveling to field operations and meeting locations depending on project activities.

　　Qualifications

　　Education / Experience / Background

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical disciplines

　　5 - 7 years’ experience in the technical development and management of a range of projects

　　Experience working in the utility management sector preferred

　　Direct experience within the water/wastewater industry an asset

　　Additional experience with Asset Management practices and/or plant process engineering would be highly beneficial to the role

　　Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

　　Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and implement projects and programs to an on-schedule completion and within budget.

　　Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize a range of technical work and progress projects.

　　Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.

　　Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and part of a team.

　　Practical operational experience is needed, including ability to integrate with site O&M teams.

　　Desirable to have knowledge of the methods, principles and practices in management of water/wastewater treatment and water distribution / wastewater collection systems.

　　Strong computer skills and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate / streamline processes and increase efficiency.

　　Proficient with learning new business systems and providing knowledge transfer to others.

　　Google Suite applications experience, as well as capabilities in Microsoft Excel and Access.

　　Skills in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a major asset.

　　Reviewing and reporting on technology or equipment purchases under consideration at existing or new projects.

　　Ability to work safety in a range of site environments and around online equipment.

　　Understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes and process control management would be very advantageous.

　　Exposure to risk assessment / management techniques would be beneficial.

　　Resourceful and proactive person who enjoys working on a small technical team, traveling to operational facilities to see projects through successfully, as well as take on new challenges.

　　Required Certification / Licenses / Training

　　Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required

　　Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

　　Water / Wastewater Certifications an asset

　　Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) training is advantageous

　　Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record

　　Additional Information

　　About Veolia:

　　Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled.

　　We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

　　As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.