Wastewater Process Engineer

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13561958**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.****Distinguishing Features of Work**The Wastewater Process Engineer is responsible for performing a varietyof advanced level professional engineering duties for the City ofWichitas Wastewater Treatment Division, with emphasis on the BiologicalNutrient Removal (BNR) treatment processes at three treatment plants.The position is responsible for optimizing, identifying andinvestigating problems, and developing solutions for complex chemicaland biological systems, as well as reviewing wastewater process,quality, and flow data to validate treatment process and operationaldecisions. The position will also be involved in planning and/or pilottesting for water reuse projects which could culminate in Direct PotableReuse.Work is performed with considerable independence within a generallydefined scope. The position may be responsible for some administrativetasks and may supervise lower-level exempt and/or non-exempt staff. Workis directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals andsubsequent evaluation of progress towards goal attainment.\*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***\**Examples of Work Performed** Ensures efficient and compliant operation of the BNR plants,conveyance systems, biosolids handling and disposal, and reductionof malodorous compounds by reviewing wastewater treatment processesand facility designs and standard operating procedures, gatheringdata, analyzing new and existing systems, and directing projects forimprovement. Evaluates process technologies, develops and directs testing fromjar testing to pilot testing. Identifies and investigates problems such as BNR process upsets,odors, and industrial discharges, and advises division staff onphysical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewaterprocess operation efficiency and meet permit requirements. Monitors and analyzes operator reports, energy and chemical usagedata, and lab data from the on-site lab and from contracted labs,and establishes the need and plan for collecting additional data asneeded. Conducts analyses of conveyance and influent pump station flowreports to characterize conveyance system performance under normaland emergency conditions; advise on metering and instrumentationequipment needs, interacting with technology and operations. Manages the development and implementation of large-scale planningand modeling efforts and complex engineering projects for theWastewater Treatment division with emphasis on compliance and valueengineering; serves as engineering liaison with other PW&Udivisions, consultants, and outside agencies. Consults with project managers and engineering design firms inselection of new treatment processes, methods, and means ofimplementation. Oversees selection and management of engineeringconsultant contractors, and coordinates work with projectstakeholders, government agencies, contractors, and consultants. Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determineimpact on program operations or ability to achieve permitcompliance. Performs data control activities; proofreads and reviews processdata reports to ensure accuracy of data entered; balances values andmakes necessary corrections or adjustments. Serves as a resource to other staff, external stakeholders, vendors,and consultants regarding the Citys BNR treatment plant processes. Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle. These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.**Requirements of Work**Thorough knowl dge of wastewater engineering and design, treatmentprocesses, flow monitoring, and their application to a wide variety oftreatment facility projects.Thorough knowledge of BNR processes; process optimization andtroubleshooting.Considerable knowledge of project development, scheduling, andmanagement.Understanding of the principles and practices of public administration,legislative and local government operation, budget management, andcontract management.Understanding of key performance indicators and continuous improvementdrivers related to wastewater treatment.Understanding of the concepts of risk management, facility resilience,and business continuity.Knowledge of principles and practices of data processing, data entry andretrieval techniques, and ability to use engineering computer softwareapplications, wastewater treatment simulation models, and waterinformation management systems (WIMS) platforms.Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining towastewater permits and environmental protection, including the CleanWater Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).Ability to read and interpret building, mechanical, plumbing,electrical, and system control plans with information printed as sma