Engineering Manager, Wastewater Treatment & Ultrapure Water (Starlink)

we are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of multiple large scale, state of the art (fully closed loop/zld) ultrapure and wastewater treatment plants.

- Lead the full lifecycle of UPW and wastewater treatment facilities, from conceptual design through commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NPDES)

- Support wastewater treatment systems for vertically integrated (ingot/wafer/cell) multi-GW thin-film solar PV, PCB, and silicon packaging manufacturing lines

- Ensure 100% compliance with ultra-pure water reuse goals and hazardous waste minimization

- Develop and manage design specifications for advanced treatment processes, including chemical precipitation and clarification, membrane filtration (TMF/UF/RO), EDI and IX, membrane degasification systems, advanced oxidation processes (AOP), and solids handling tailored to a variety of effluents (e.g., high COD, heavy metals, fluoride, solvents, silica, etc.)

- Lead cross-functional teams for ZLD systems, including advanced RO, evaporation, and crystallization systems (mechanical vapor recompression, forced circulation, etc.)

- Oversee and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, civil structural, mechanical, electrical, controls) and external EPC contractors to deliver the facility on aggressive timelines and within budget

- Grow a high-output multi-disciplinary organization that will set the standards and plan for fast build out and turn-on of multiple UPW and wastewater plants, likely spanning more than Bastrop, TX geography over time

- Manage operational teams post-commissioning, implementing predictive maintenance, SCADA/PLC automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Ensure safety-first culture, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments for handling hazardous waste in a high-volume industrial environment

- Interface with regulatory agencies, conduct permitting, and prepare technical reports/due diligence for environmental audits

- 8+ years of experience in wastewater treatment design, construction, and operations for industrial facilities

- Advanced degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, or material science

- 5+ years of experience leading large cross-functional teams and external contractors on greenfield projects

- 5+ years of experience and proven track record of success in high-growth and high-volume manufacturing environments (e.g., solar, semiconductors, batteries)

- Deep expertise in advanced treatment technologies and chemicals associated with semiconductor/photovoltaic manufacturing effluents (e.g. HJT, PERC, TOPCon processes)

- Hands-on experience with zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) systems, including thermal evaporators and crystallizers

- Proficiency in process simulation software, P&ID development, and equipment sizing

- Familiarity with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and DCS systems supporting process automation

- Experience managing $50M+ budgets on rapid timelines with impeccable safety record

- Strong knowledge of US environmental regulations and permitting processes

- Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces