Water Systems Engineer

Location: South Sioux City, NE Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually Description:
Our client, a growing multi-site food manufacturer, is looking for an Industrial Water Resource Engineer to own water and wastewater systems across their operations - from design strategy through implementation and ongoing optimization. This is a high-impact technical role supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable food production.

Location: Openings tied to facilities in the Sioux City, IA metro and Southwest Kansas. Relocation is available for candidates in other locations, and travel will be a required element of this position. Specific percentage of travel will be thoroughly discussed during interviews with company.

What You'll Do

Water Stewardship & System Management

• Own end-to-end water resource management, from potable intake through wastewater discharge.
• Build and maintain operating practices for water and wastewater systems company-wide.
• Set water quality specifications and drive adoption of preferred water technologies in manufacturing.
• Manage water conditioning, utility systems, and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Maintain full compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations.
• Partner on permitting, run audits, and manage sampling programs.
• Keep data tracking and regulatory documentation accurate and current.

Project Leadership & Technical Consultation

• Work cross-functionally to evaluate water and glycol technologies.
• Lead new process rollouts and scale-up initiatives.
• Support construction and remodel projects to keep water systems in compliance.
• Write specifications, vet vendors, and guide purchasing decisions.

Analysis & Innovation

• Perform technical assessments, design calculations, and data analysis.
• Take water reuse projects from concept through commercialization.
• Produce process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass balances, and supporting documentation.
• Run bench testing and pilot development programs.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of progressive experience in water systems engineering, operations, or leadership - food processing or similar industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Hands-on background in water treatment processes and/or system design: coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, disinfection.
• Working knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment and primary treatment methods.
• Experience developing and documenting operating practices for treatment systems.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; HMI/SCADA understanding required. 2D/3D CAD skills and the ability to read electrical schematics are a plus.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
• A people-first leadership style, strong grasp of environmental regulations, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly at every level of the organization.

Work Environment
Manufacturing-based role with schedule flexibility, including occasional weekends. Travel between company facilities as needed. Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

What's Offered
Competitive pay with strong benefits, which may include health/dental/vision, disability and life coverage, flex medical and dependent care, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and paid vacation and holidays. Opportunities to advance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Post-offer physical and substance testing required.

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