Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design EngineerWe're looking for a Lead Design Engineer in our San Diego, CA office. You'll be the Engineer in Responsible Charge on your projects, lead multi-discipline design teams, and mentor junior engineers. Our Treatment Technologies group designs, builds and delivers proprietary water treatment systems for PFAS and other emerging contaminants, including foam fractionation and regenerable ion exchange.

Projects range from standard equipment supply to complex design-build. Unlike a consulting role, you'll see your designs fabricated, installed and running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing, top notch, cutting-edge team that's looking to make a positive impact on the world.The compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000, in addition to an annual bonus, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.To thrive in this role, you'll lead the design of water treatment systems and own the design end to end as Engineer in Responsible Charge.

You'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:Design leadershipServe as Engineer in Responsible Charge, signing and sealing designs as required by state and national code.Lead conceptual and detailed design of water treatment systems for PFAS and other emerging contaminants: equipment sizing and selection, piping and pump systems, hydraulic calculations, layouts and specifications.Assign sub-discipline leads and subcontractors, and coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, controls and structural work into one design package.Set weekly design priorities and resources and own the design deliverable schedule.Work with the Project Manager to identify and manage risks to scope, schedule and budget.Review and apply codes, standards and regulations to each project.Safety and qualityBe an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all work with a safety-first attitude.Lead Safety-in-Design, PSM and HAZOP reviews, using internal and vendor resources as needed.Ensure procured equipment meets project requirements, including codes, specifications and material compatibility.Lead internal and client design reviews and complete the Design Review Checklist.Fabrication, construction and commissioningRespond to engineering RFIs and complete submittal reviews during fabrication and construction.Develop and give final approval of design changes (Engineering Directives) during construction, startup and commissioning.Support and sign off on factory and site acceptance tests, commissioning plans and flushing plans.Sign off that installations meet the intent of the design documents.Spend 10-25% of your time in the field at fabrication shops, vendor facilities and project sites.Clients and businessRepresent Onterris to clients and vendors, solving difficult technical problems on your projects.Lead the engineering portion of client meetings.Support proposals and responses to RFPs and RFQs.People and growthMentor Design Engineers I-III with a focus on project leadership and communicationDevelop standard tools and templates, and contribute to continuous improvement programs.Perform other duties as assigned.Your Expertise and SkillsThese requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Environmental, Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited universityActive Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state, and willingness to obtain additional state registrations as projects requireTypically 10+ years of engineering experience, including mechanical design of water or wastewater treatment systemsExcellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate othersExperience serving as lead engineer on multi-discipline design projects through construction and startupHands-on experience with fabrication, construction or commissioning of treatment equipmentWorking knowledge of process, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and structural disciplinesProficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office; experience with PipeFLO or similar hydraulic softwareExperience mentoring or directing the work of other engineersStrong written and verbal communication skills, including with clients and vendorsAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%PreferredExperience with PFAS or emerging contaminant treatment, such as foam fractionation, ion exchange or adsorptionDesign experience with packaged, skid-mounted or modular treatment systemsExperience leading HAZOP, PSM or other formal hazard reviews3D plant design experience (e.g., AutoCAD Plant 3D)Experience supervising engineering staff