Water Treatment Process Engineer, Remote Monitoring

Hawkins, Inc.

Water Treatment Process Engineer optimizing water and wastewater treatment processes for WaterSurplus. Collaborating with operators and using data analytics for performance improvements.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFluxIoTSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor water treatment plant parameters (e.g., pH, turbidity, flux, flow rates, and chemical dosing) using SCADA, IoT, or cloud-based monitoring platforms.
Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, energy savings, and enhanced treatment performance.
Perform real-time adjustments to process controls, alarm settings, and automation systems to maintain optimal treatment performance.
Develop process control strategies and operational best practices for reverse osmosis treatment systems.
Conduct root cause analyses of operational issues and recommend corrective actions to customer plant personnel.
Support the startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing of treatment systems.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), technical reports, and reporting tools to track facility performance and operational trends.
Establish alarm management protocols and escalation procedures.
Ensure continuous monitoring coverage and timely response to critical system events.
Drive continuous improvement of remote monitoring capabilities and supporting technologies.
Analyze operational, process, and asset performance data to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
Develop predictive monitoring and performance management tools.
Use monitoring data to anticipate equipment failures and proactively schedule maintenance.
Utilize statistical analysis and process modeling tools to support operational decision-making.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering, rental, and site services teams.
Serve as the subject matter expert for treatment processes and process control systems.
Conduct operator training on process optimization and monitoring systems.
Establish performance metrics and operational objectives for the remote monitoring program.
Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer to develop program enhancements and machine learning capabilities for the remote monitoring program.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
Five (5+) years of experience in water or wastewater treatment, process engineering, industrial automation, process optimization, or remote operations monitoring
Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies, regulatory requirements, and treatment processes, including membrane systems, biological treatment, nutrient removal, and industrial water applications
Proficiency in data analytics, process modeling, statistical analysis, and performance monitoring using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel; experience with advanced process control, predictive analytics, or machine learning is a plus
Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data, troubleshoot complex process issues, and implement process improvements that enhance performance, reliability, compliance, and efficiency
Experience supporting multiple facilities, remote operations centers, or centralized monitoring programs while effectively managing competing priorities
Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused and continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
LTD/STD
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
paid time off
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process ModelingPredictive AnalyticsPerformance MonitoringRoot Cause AnalysisChemical DosingSCADA SystemsIoT MonitoringReverse Osmosis TreatmentAlarm ManagementStandard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision-MakingCommunicationCollaborationCustomer-Focused Mindset