SUMMARY:
The Wastewater Engineer is responsible for evaluating treatment alternatives, resolving technical issues, and supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of wastewater treatment systems. This role plans and executes wastewater-related projects, oversees construction and infrastructure upgrades, and supports environmental impact studies and permitting activities. The Wastewater Engineer analyzes wastewater streams and treatment performance—including sludge, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), ammonia, and nutrients—to recommend process, equipment, and monitoring improvements that enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance, while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, safety programs, and company policies and promoting a strong safety culture.
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned or delegated by senior management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluate treatment alternatives, resolve technical issues, and interface with other engineering disciplines.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute wastewater-related projects in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
- Perform construction inspection and oversight of water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
- Participate in environmental impact studies and permit-related activities associated with wastewater treatment operations.
- Analyze wastewater streams and develop recommendations to improve management of sludge, BOD, ammonia, nutrients, and other constituents.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environment regulations, safety programs, and company policies.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies and provide written incident analysis and correction action recommendations.
- Recommend improvements to treatment processes, equipment performance, monitoring methods, and operating conditions to enhance system efficiency and compliance.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 0-3 years of wastewater treatment experience.
KNOWLEDGE:
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Engineer in Training (EI) certification preferred. Must be able to obtain a Class D Waste Water certification within 12 months of hire date. Waste Water certification must be kept current and renewed every three (3) years. Must be willing to obtain higher Waste Water certifications as needed and as responsibilities require.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to speak comfortably with the executive leadership team. Must be able to present reports and findings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Algebra and unit conversions. Mass balance calculations. Basic statistics and trend analysis. Spreadsheet math (Excel-heavy).
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply reason to everyday situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong organizational and time management skills. A passion for water, problem-solving, and building collaborative relationships. Must be willing to work 10-hour days and frequent weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear, taste, and smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant. Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration. Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood. Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material, and waste, as well as fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.
EEO/AA INFORMATION:
Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
