Expert Engineer Industrial Services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Nestlé scores A on the Alion truth index.
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
Position Summary
As Expert Engineer Industrial Services (Water and Wastewater), you will provide the Nestlé and Nestlé Purina North American zone with technical leadership and subject matter expertise for wastewater and incoming water systems across factories. You will deploy standards, governance routines, risk assessments, compliance expectations and capability-building programs. In this role, you will evaluate new technologies and provide capital project support for wastewater treatment, discharge compliance, incoming water quality, potable/process water systems, food safety and chemical contamination prevention. Working closely with cross-functional teams and factory-level engineering groups, you will support capital projects, optimize water resource systems, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Your expertise will directly impact operational excellence and environmental stewardship across our facilities by ensuring our water systems protect product quality, food safety, employee safety, environmental compliance and business continuity.
- Provide technical expertise for wastewater treatment and incoming water systems, including process water, potable water, water pretreatment, wastewater treatment operations, discharge compliance, sampling, monitoring and system performance improvement
- Develop, maintain and deploy technical standards, best practices, checklists, performance expectations and governance routines
- Partner with market and factory engineering, environmental, quality, food safety, maintenance, operations and sanitation teams to identify and mitigate risks related to water quality, food safety, chemical contamination, cross-connections, capacity, treatment chemicals and water system integrity
- Support wastewater and water capital projects including front-end engineering input, project scope development, technology and equipment selection guidance, design review, cost and risk input, commissioning and validation expectations, technical acceptance criteria and governance support
- Lead technical assessments, incident reviews, root cause analysis, corrective action plans and risk-based improvement plans related to wastewater excursions, permit exceedances, incoming water quality issues, chemical contamination events and water-related food safety concerns
- Build capability across the North American factory network through partnership with market and local training resources, coaching, technical communities of practice, knowledge sharing, standard work deployment and support for audit and/or regulatory-readiness activities related to water and wastewater systems
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 7+ years of progressive engineering experience in wastewater treatment, water systems and quality, industrial utilities, environmental compliance, capital project support and/or technical leadership in a manufacturing, industrial or related environment
OR
- Associate’s degree with 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in wastewater treatment, water systems and quality, industrial utilities, environmental compliance, capital project support and/or technical leadership in a manufacturing, industrial or related environment
OTHER
- Must be willing to travel approximately 30%-60% to meet business needs
Salary: $122,319.00 to $167,691.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 426473
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
Position Summary
As Expert Engineer Industrial Services (Water and Wastewater), you will provide the Nestlé and Nestlé Purina North American zone with technical leadership and subject matter expertise for wastewater and incoming water systems across factories. You will deploy standards, governance routines, risk assessments, compliance expectations and capability-building programs. In this role, you will evaluate new technologies and provide capital project support for wastewater treatment, discharge compliance, incoming water quality, potable/process water systems, food safety and chemical contamination prevention. Working closely with cross-functional teams and factory-level engineering groups, you will support capital projects, optimize water resource systems, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Your expertise will directly impact operational excellence and environmental stewardship across our facilities by ensuring our water systems protect product quality, food safety, employee safety, environmental compliance and business continuity.
- Provide technical expertise for wastewater treatment and incoming water systems, including process water, potable water, water pretreatment, wastewater treatment operations, discharge compliance, sampling, monitoring and system performance improvement
- Develop, maintain and deploy technical standards, best practices, checklists, performance expectations and governance routines
- Partner with market and factory engineering, environmental, quality, food safety, maintenance, operations and sanitation teams to identify and mitigate risks related to water quality, food safety, chemical contamination, cross-connections, capacity, treatment chemicals and water system integrity
- Support wastewater and water capital projects including front-end engineering input, project scope development, technology and equipment selection guidance, design review, cost and risk input, commissioning and validation expectations, technical acceptance criteria and governance support
- Lead technical assessments, incident reviews, root cause analysis, corrective action plans and risk-based improvement plans related to wastewater excursions, permit exceedances, incoming water quality issues, chemical contamination events and water-related food safety concerns
- Build capability across the North American factory network through partnership with market and local training resources, coaching, technical communities of practice, knowledge sharing, standard work deployment and support for audit and/or regulatory-readiness activities related to water and wastewater systems
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 7+ years of progressive engineering experience in wastewater treatment, water systems and quality, industrial utilities, environmental compliance, capital project support and/or technical leadership in a manufacturing, industrial or related environment
OR
- Associate’s degree with 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in wastewater treatment, water systems and quality, industrial utilities, environmental compliance, capital project support and/or technical leadership in a manufacturing, industrial or related environment
OTHER
- Must be willing to travel approximately 30%-60% to meet business needs
Salary: $122,319.00 to $167,691.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 426473