Process Engineer Manager Jobs in Hackensack, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

The Process Engineer is the technical authority and process design leader for Veolia's most complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including critical water treatment upgrades, pump stations, and collection system modifications. This high-impact role is crucial for ensuring the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance of all treatment processes throughout the project lifecycle. Success hinges on advanced knowledge of engineering principles and water quality standards, as well as the ability to effectively challenge and integrate designs while collaborating with internal cross-functional teams, engineering consultants, contractors, and environmental regulators.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Technical Authority, Process Validation, and Design Oversight:
  • Define, validate, and challenge technical process requirements and specifications, ensuring the selection of the most efficient process design for the project.
  • Provide cost-effective functional design solutions for technical issues and pursue the most suitable technical solution to obtain the maximum output of the project.
  • Conceptualize and generate control system functional descriptions and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Formulate, document, and verify process performance guarantees and ensure compliance with Veolia's operational and water quality goals.
  • Execute rigorous review and validation of all design deliverables, technical specifications, and engineering standards for accuracy and alignment.
  • Review and validate technical proposals and verify RFP compliance, integrating technical criteria into the RFP process and providing expert comments during design optimization.
  • Conduct comprehensive field analytical measurements, process performance assessments, and system testing (piloting), and support process startup and commissioning.
  • Provide essential technical expertise on complex engineering and operational issues and actively contribute to the development of engineering design and delivery standards.
• Regulatory Interface and Permitting Strategy:
  • Support the interface with environmental regulators (NJDEP), coordinating alignment on treatment targets and securing key permit application milestones.
  • Support the development and submission of environmental permit applications, ensuring all documentation supports the project schedule.
  • Address regulatory feedback.

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time, mission-critical, onsite position (5 days per week) located at the Haworth Water Treatment Plant.
• The role requires active participation in an office/field setting at the Haworth WTP, with periodic travel for site visits to other Veolia locations.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master’s Degree is a significant advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in process engineering and design for complex water/wastewater treatment facilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proven expertise in selecting, sizing, and commissioning key process equipment using commercial design and simulation tools.
• Extensive, hands-on knowledge of advanced water treatment technologies (including GAC, BAC/AIX).
• Exceptional ability to provide high-level technical support for complex operational and design challenges.
• Expert-level understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and federal/state regulatory requirements for water quality and safety.
• Proficiency in engineering software including AutoCAD, ESRI/GIS, and Microsoft/Google Workspace equivalents.
• Demonstrated organizational, cross-functional communication, and interpersonal skills essential for interfacing with diverse internal and external stakeholders (consultants, contractors, regulators).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize tasks, and adapt quickly to evolving project needs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, ideally in the State of New Jersey, is highly desirable.

Pay Range: $125000 to $135000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

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.