Waste Conversion Technology Principal Engineer in Alton

Waste Conversion Technology Principal Engineer in Alton

Alton Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative waste conversion projects and enhance energy recovery technologies.
  • Company: Join WSP, a leader in sustainable engineering solutions.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment focused on innovation and environmental impact.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while working with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Qualifications: 15+ years in energy or process sectors, with expertise in waste processing.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

Shape waste conversion technology at WSP, combining process design, equipment evaluation, and technical leadership for energy recovery facilities.

This Principal Engineer serves as a subject matter expert within WSP's Energy, Resources and Industrial team.

You will guide combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and hydrolysis solutions.

The assignment includes process design reviews, power-generation equipment assessment, feasibility studies, and technical delivery through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide integration of thermal and biological conversion technologies
  • Lead process design and system integration reviews
  • Assess feedstock handling, boilers, turbines, and gas cleaning
  • Support proposals, due diligence, and owner's engineering assignments
  • Improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, and resource recovery

Requirements

  • 15+ years across energy, industrial, or process sectors
  • 10+ years in waste processing, biomass, or renewable fuels
  • Understanding of steam cycles, heat recovery, and emissions control
  • Process simulation and thermal modelling experience
  • Knowledge of permitting and industrial emissions regulations

Bring advanced waste conversion knowledge and process engineering capability to WSP's energy recovery portfolio.

Waste Conversion Technology Principal Engineer in Alton employer: WSP in Canada

WSP est un employeur de choix pour les professionnels passionnés par l'innovation et le développement durable. En tant que Directeur(trice) de projet en Mécanique et Électricité, vous bénéficierez d'une culture de travail collaborative qui valorise la diversité des idées et favorise la croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Situé au cœur du Québec, WSP offre des opportunités uniques de travailler sur des projets d'envergure tout en contribuant à façonner l'avenir de nos communautés.

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Contact Details:

WSP in Canada Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Waste Conversion Technology Principal Engineer in Alton

Process Design
Equipment Evaluation
Technical Leadership
Combustion Technology
Gasification
Pyrolysis
Anaerobic Digestion