Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Veolia scores B on the Alion truth index.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Position Purpose:
We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Project Engineer to join our energy services Boston team. In this role, you will be responsible for the survey, design, installation oversight, and commissioning of metering equipment and data gathering hardware. You will oversee contractor work during critical project phases, provide technical support for build and assembly activities, and conduct system commissioning, start-ups, and training while identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Commission and start-up utility-grade metering equipment
- Engineer and design new or modified advanced metering systems to meet customer objectives
- Review project, equipment, and proposed design plans for specification compliance
- Conduct on-site surveys and walkthroughs with operating personnel, contractors, and engineering teams
- Perform lab testing for process troubleshooting and optimization
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously over extended periods
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and rebuild existing equipment in field environments
- Prepare technical documentation, procedures, internal memoranda, and reports in a timely manner
- Oversee contractor work during specific project phases and provide technical support
Work Environment:
- Travel up to 20%
Education/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Implementation and support experience with control systems and/or DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
- PLC and logic programming, configuration, and support experience
- Experience with databases and SQL queries
- PC/server configuration experience
- Thin client systems and/or VMware experience
- Background in the energy industry
- Experience working in integrated IT/OT environments with frequent IT personnel collaboration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of electric circuits and the ability to make decisions based on circuit diagrams
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Visio for creating or modifying design documents
- Comprehensive understanding of MEP drawings (electrical, mechanical, and plumbing)
- Basic network understanding and troubleshooting capabilities
- Thorough understanding of control panel design, wiring, and plant instrumentation
Pay Range: $75000 to $85000 per year.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.