Wastewater Process Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Wastewater Process Engineer to support a large-scale, long-term wastewater reuse project within the industrial manufacturing sector. The Wastewater Process Engineer will focus on wastewater-specific process design, commissioning, and regulatory compliance for a complex, fully funded program exceeding $100M. The Wastewater Process Engineer is a long term contract opportunity and requires you to work onsite in Clayton, NC 5 days per week.

Responsibilities of the Wastewater Process Engineer:

• Support completion of detailed design (currently ~60%) for wastewater and liquid waste systems
• Review design deliverables, specifications, and vendor documentation
• Support integration with the construction partner and procurement activities
• Play a key role in commissioning planning and system startup
• Act as a wastewater SME to ensure compliance during system turnover to operations
• Support a multi-phase project with a go-live target of EOQ2 2028
  
  

Requirements of the Wastewater Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or related)
• 5 years of hands-on wastewater process engineering project experience
• Experience supporting design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment and water reuse systems
• Familiarity with North Carolina wastewater and water reuse permitting
• Understanding of drinking water and wastewater regulatory requirements
• Ability to work effectively within a lean project team
  
  

Compensation for the Wastewater Process Engineer:

• $75.00 - $100.00 per hour
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law
  
  

Keywords: wastewater process engineer, wastewater treatment, water reuse, industrial wastewater, North Carolina permitting, NC reuse permitting, commissioning, startup, capital projects, detailed design, water constrained regions

This job opens for applications on 05/05/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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