Company Description
Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission
Job Description
If you enjoy learning new technologies, traveling and have a passion for water, this is the
opportunity you’ve been looking for. The Water Engineering Program is an exciting entry
point for recent engineering graduates with interest in the Water business, and the
rotational engineering stream allows engineers to be exposed to multiple roles within our
North America Projects Business. This program develops technical problem-solving and
leadership skills through project work through the bid, execution and start up phases.
Depending on previous experience, successful candidates will be part of a 2 to 3 year
rotational program, where the rotation placements can be customized for the individual.
Rotation placements include: Applications Engineering, Project Engineering, Process
Engineering, Field Service, Process Start-up and Manufacturing. It is designed to provide
in-depth exposure to Veolia’s Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) major product lines,
integration with project execution teams, as well as integrated formal training. This role
prepares new graduates for a wide variety of roles within the Veolia WTS business.
Key Characteristics Strong customer focus (both internal and external customers)
● Focused on understand the challenge of a customer and prioritizes work to
meet or exceed customer expectations
● Is able to communicate effectively to a wide spectrum of audiences, from very
technical to non-technical
● Delivers on commitments both to customers and to colleagues
● Enjoys taking on challenges, and willingness to learn new concepts to achieve
project goals
● A team player regardless of role in the team
Duties & Responsibilities
A WEP Rotational Engineer will build up the understanding of the key responsibilities of
each discipline in the rotational program including, but not limited to: Applications
Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Field Service & Commissioning,
Process Start-ups and potentially Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering and
Automation. Within these positions, the WEP Rotational Engineer will have the following
responsibilities:
● Develop project design documents, with engineering responsibility, depending
on rotational position. Documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, Mass and Energy
Balances, General Arrangement Drawings, Electrical Single Line Diagrams,
Electrical Schematics, Control Narratives.
● Perform overall system calculations that support the overall flowsheet
development. This includes process modeling, hydraulic profiles, detailed
mechanical equipment sizing calculations, line sizing, power requirements etc.
Expectation is that in each rotational stop, the WEP rotational engineer will
develop an understanding of these requirements to ensure design quality, the
budget requirements, and customer expectations.
● Develop the abilities of the each function over the rotational period such that
they are able to perform the engineering deliverables of the role, with limited
supervision.
● Gain an understanding of our customer profiles and their needs and
objectives. This includes the strategic positioning of our solutions, an understanding of market pricing and VWTS’ ability to be profitable within that market.
● Understand and build the capability to cost overall project segments and be able to support bid teams to develop competitive proposals that differentiate VWTS in the market.
● Where required, support the manufacturing of skidded solutions and/or VWTS
products
● As part of a team provide technical expertise to customers through technical
submissions, meetings (both virtually and in person), and in the field in start up and commissioning phases of a project.
● Actively participate in an assigned technical development cohort with peers
new to VWTS for the development of knowledge of VWTS products and design
practices.
● In-field rotations supporting the start-up and troubleshooting phases of a
project.
● Be accountable for the delivery of assigned work, and communicative of the
achievement of deadlines or if support is needed.
● Be active in establishing individual development plans and work towards
achieving milestones surrounding that development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of multi-step processes, and their interdependencies
● Ability to read P&IDs and PFDs (including material balances), and where required electrical drawings.
● Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.
● Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment.
● Good technical writing and oral communication skills.
● Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required:
● Bachelor of Engineering or Science degree.
● To be considered for a 2-year program duration, successful completion of a
minimum 12 month internship with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Preferred:
● Previous experience (prior to graduation) in the water/wastewater industry and
or waste management
Additional Information
Working Conditions
Most rotational stops will be in VWTS office locations. It is expected that travel will be
between 10-15% of work time.
● Site visits will be required, and hence there is interaction with water,
wastewater and waste, depending on the project.
● For WEP Rotational Engineers who choose to do Field Service rotations, travel
during those rotations is 70-80%
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
