STEM OPT Wastewater Treatment Engineer Jobs
Wastewater Treatment Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and optimization of ultrapure and wastewater treatment systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with wastewater treatment systems, strong data analysis skills, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and enhance complex water treatment processes.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess the condition and performance of wastewater treatment systems
- Analyze operational data (pressure, flow rate, conductivity, etc.) to optimize system performance
- Adjust maintenance schedules based on system performance data and trends
- Troubleshoot and optimize chemical dosing and regeneration parameters to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Identify and analyze biological, chemical, or particulate fouling sources
- Collaborate with engineering teams to modify operational parameters or implement pre-treatment strategies
- Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards
- Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years in wastewater or ultrapure water treatment system operations and maintenance engineering
- Semiconductor or high-purity water treatment experience is a plus
- Strong technical knowledge of water treatment systems
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and act on complex system data
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Training and Education Assistance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Recognition Rewards
LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
INTRODUCTION
LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Engineer to support the performance, reliability, and optimization of ultrapure and wastewater treatment systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with wastewater treatment systems, strong data analysis skills, and a proven ability to troubleshoot and enhance complex water treatment processes.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess the condition and performance of wastewater treatment systems
- Analyze operational data (pressure, flow rate, conductivity, etc.) to optimize system performance
- Adjust maintenance schedules based on system performance data and trends
- Troubleshoot and optimize chemical dosing and regeneration parameters to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Identify and analyze biological, chemical, or particulate fouling sources
- Collaborate with engineering teams to modify operational parameters or implement pre-treatment strategies
- Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards
- Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years in wastewater or ultrapure water treatment system operations and maintenance engineering
- Semiconductor or high-purity water treatment experience is a plus
- Strong technical knowledge of water treatment systems
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and act on complex system data
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Training and Education Assistance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Recognition Rewards
LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Wastewater Treatment Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Environmental engineering (14.1401), civil engineering (14.0801), and chemical engineering (14.0701) all qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes use codes that don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Municipal wastewater authorities and smaller engineering consultancies sometimes aren't enrolled, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of role fit.
Target infrastructure-heavy employers with federal contracts
Water utilities, environmental engineering firms, and municipal contractors with federal project work are legally required to use E-Verify, making them structurally safer bets for STEM OPT. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment in this field.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Pull the prevailing wage for Wastewater Treatment Engineers in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage under the I-983 training plan, so low offers below that threshold are a compliance risk.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific engineering tasks
Generic I-983 descriptions get flagged during DSO review. List specific learning objectives tied to wastewater treatment operations, environmental compliance, or process engineering. Your employer's supervisor must co-sign the plan before USCIS processes your extension.
File your STEM extension well before your OPT end date
USCIS recommends filing your I-765 STEM extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. A timely filing triggers an automatic 180-day cap-gap that lets you keep working while the extension is pending, so missing that window creates an authorization gap.
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Find Wastewater Treatment Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Wastewater Treatment Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as environmental engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering and the CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer co-signs.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Wastewater Treatment Engineer job seekers?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify for you to work under STEM OPT authorization. This applies to every employer in the chain, including staffing agencies if you're placed through one. Before accepting an offer, ask the HR team or recruiter to confirm their E-Verify employer ID. Municipal water authorities and large environmental engineering firms are often already enrolled due to federal contracting requirements.
How do I find Wastewater Treatment Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT. Searching there saves you the step of manually verifying each employer's enrollment status before applying. Focus on environmental engineering consultancies, municipal utilities, and water infrastructure contractors, which tend to have the compliance infrastructure already in place.
What goes in the I-983 training plan for a Wastewater Treatment Engineer role?
The I-983 must describe how the job provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For this role, that typically includes wastewater treatment process design, environmental regulatory compliance, laboratory analysis, or infrastructure project management. Vague descriptions like 'engineering work' are insufficient. Your employer's direct supervisor must sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes the extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT extension is still pending when my initial OPT expires?
If you filed your I-765 STEM extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date, USCIS automatically grants a 180-day cap-gap extension that lets you continue working while the application is pending. Missing the 90-day window doesn't eliminate cap-gap entirely, but filing late reduces the buffer and risks a gap in authorization if USCIS processing runs long. Check your I-20 and EAD expiration dates carefully with your DSO.
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