Graduate Engineer, Membrane Treatment
GHD
Irvine, CA0–3 yrs29m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
GHD is seeking a Graduate Engineer - Membrane Treatment to join our water treatment team in Irvine, CA. This role supports the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of advanced membrane filtration systems for municipal and industrial applications across GHD’s West Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow engineers on a wide range of projects.
- Participate in the planning, design, and construction oversight of membrane water treatment related infrastructure projects.
- Develop technical engineering outputs including reports, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), mass/energy balance calculations.
- Use design software (e.g., WAVE or EVS) to size membrane elements, pressure vessels, and high-pressure pumps.
- Interpret data to predict scaling.
- Select appropriate pretreatment (e.g., coagulation, media filtration, antiscalant dosing).
- Define cleaning-in-place (CIP) protocols.
- Interact with clients, suppliers, and regulators.
- Maintain open communication with project team members and project managers.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Understanding of design of advanced membrane filtration systems (e.g., Reverse Osmosis (RO), Nanofiltration (NF), Ultrafiltration (UF), Membrane Bioreactors (MBR)) for municipal and industrial applications.
- Understanding of water chemistry, membrane fouling mechanisms, normalization software, and producing mass/energy balances for membrane separation units.
- Understanding of membrane materials, module configurations, and pretreatment/post-treatment processes.
- Effective time management, handling priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Process Engineering from an accredited university.
- EIT preferred with intent to pursue Professional Engineering license.
Salary Range: $78,000 - $82,000 based on experience and location.
Hybrid Work Model: Three days a week in the office.