Sr. UPW Wastewater engineer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
200K-240K Annually
Senior level
Greentech • Other
The Role
Provide engineering oversight for UPW, PCW, and industrial wastewater systems including commissioning, reliability optimization, maintenance programs, compliance, documentation, and controls integration into BMS/SCADA/CMMS. Lead capital projects, troubleshoot water quality excursions, and support audits and environmental reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In

Pay:  $200,000.00-$240,000.00/annually

The pay listed is the salaried range for this position.  A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information: 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management.

Responsibilities

Engineering Oversight & System Reliability

• Provide engineering and technical oversight for UPW generation and distribution systems, PCW systems, industrial wastewater treatment and reclaim systems, chemical feed systems, and water storage and pumping infrastructure.

• Monitor and optimize system performance parameters including flow, pressure, temperature, resistivity, conductivity, TOC, pH, chemical balance, redundancy, and capacity utilization.


Commissioning & Capital Projects

• Lead or support commissioning, startup, retrofit, and capital improvement projects for UPW, PCW, and wastewater systems.

• Validate flushing, passivation, leak testing, water quality stabilization, and system alignment with design intent.

• Review vendor submittals, P&IDs, construction documents, and contractor installations for compliance.


Reliability & Maintenance Optimization

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for RO and membrane systems, ion exchange, polishing loops, degasification systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and wastewater treatment equipment.

• Conduct root cause analysis for water quality excursions, system instability, equipment failures, and compliance deviations.


Documentation & Standardization

• Develop and maintain P&IDs, utility diagrams, control narratives, SOPs, and maintenance procedures.

• Drive standardization and best practices across sites for water utility engineering and documentation.


Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations, environmental permits, SEMI standards, ASME codes, and site-specific EHS requirements.

• Support audits, inspections, and environmental reporting requirements.


Controls & Systems Integration

• Support integration of UPW, PCW, and wastewater systems into BMS, SCADA, CMMS, and facility monitoring systems.

• Analyze alarm trends and system data to enable proactive issue detection and mitigation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or mission-critical water utility systems, preferably in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Strong background in UPW, PCW, wastewater treatment, industrial water chemistry, and commissioning.

• Experience with fluid dynamics, pump systems, membrane systems, filtration technologies, and process controls.

• Experience with BMS, SCADA, and CMMS system integration.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to travel regionally.


Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor fabrication facility experience.

• Knowledge of water reclaim and sustainability initiatives.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or pursuit of licensure.

• Familiarity with high-purity piping standards and clean construction practices.


Military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply
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About Us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
 
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country.  Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.
 
For more information, visit www.abm.com

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
  • Master's degree (preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial or mission-critical water utility systems, preferably in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing
  • Strong background in UPW, PCW, wastewater treatment, industrial water chemistry, and commissioning
  • Experience with fluid dynamics, pump systems, membrane systems, filtration technologies, and process controls
  • Experience with BMS, SCADA, and CMMS system integration
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to travel regionally
  • Semiconductor fabrication facility experience
  • Knowledge of water reclaim and sustainability initiatives
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or pursuit of licensure
  • Familiarity with high-purity piping standards and clean construction practices

ABM Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABM Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by ABM Industries.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with some options described as strong (including no‑deductible choices) and added features to support condition management alongside expanded wellness benefits. Programs such as an Employee Assistance Program and FSA/HSA options further support physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan with company match and immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Complementary protections like life, AD&D, and disability insurance bolster financial security.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Perks such as paid holidays, vacation and sick/bereavement time, commuter benefits, and discount programs are part of the offering. An emergency relief fund for financial hardship provides additional practical support for eligible employees.

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