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Industrial Water Resource Engineer

South Sioux City, NE • On-site

empirical foods, inc.
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$78K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Empirical Foods rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Join our multidisciplinary engineering team as an Industrial Water Resource Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring sustainable water management across our multi-site operations. You'll oversee the complete lifecycle of water and wastewater systems—from initial design strategy through deployment and continuous improvement—while supporting our mission to produce high-quality food safely and efficiently.

Must be willing to relocate and travel


Responsibilities

Water Stewardship & Industrial Water System Management

  • Lead comprehensive water resource management, covering potable water intake through wastewater discharge.
  • Develop and maintain operating practices for water and wastewater systems across all sites.
  • Oversee water quality specifications and implement preferred water technologies for manufacturing processes.
  • Manage water conditioning, utility systems, and company wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations.
  • Collaborate on permitting requirements, conduct audits, and oversee sampling programs.
  • Maintain accurate data tracking and regulatory documentation.

Project Leadership & Technical Consultation

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate water and glycol technologies.
  • Lead new process deployments and scale-up projects.
  • Support construction and remodel projects to ensure water system compliance.
  • Develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and make informed purchasing decisions.

Analysis & Innovation

  • Perform technical assessments, design calculations, and data analysis.
  • Design and implement water reuse projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Create process flow diagrams, P&ID, mass balances, and technical documentation.
  • Conduct bench testing and pilot development programs.

Additional

  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must have regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

  • 2+ years of engineering, supervisory, or leadership experience (food processing preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with water treatment processes and/or system design, including: coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment and primary treatment methods.
  • Experience with developing and documenting operating practices for water treatment systems.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, and understanding of HMI/SCADA systems, proficiency in 2D & 3D Cad Software is a plus.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics is a plus.

Demonstrated Competencies

  • Strong people-centric leadership approach with ability to develop and mentor team members.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations in industrial settings.
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
  • Outstanding communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and team development.

Physical Requirements

  • This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work various hours, including weekends when needed. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.  Position will travel to multiple empirical facilities as needed. 

Experience: Seeking a candidate with 2+ years of progressive experience in water systems engineering, operations, or leadership roles, ideally within food processing or similar industrial manufacturing environment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Department: Engineering.

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