R&D Engineer

Job Summary

This role offers the opportunity to join a team that will help tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges—produced water—while creating a sustainable water source for an arid region to support local communities and economies. We’re driving innovation through advanced water treatment technologies and pioneering brine mining techniques to extract valuable metals and minerals, strengthening domestic supply chains. We are seeking a teammate who demonstrates deep commitment, ingenuity in problem solving, and pursues excellence in all aspects of their work. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing our water treatment and brine mining solutions through meticulous testing, data analysis, creative problem-solving, and clear communication of results. This position is based out of The Woodlands, TX.

- 1-5 years of experience in a related field, such as Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline

- Recent hands-on experience with pilot operation and/or wet lab testing

- Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and water chemistry

- Analytical skills to interpret pilot results and develop solutions

- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities

- Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)

- Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Capable of working independently with management guidance

- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

- Willingness to perform work in a field setting to 100% of the time

Responsibilities

- Innovate on water treatment processes and analytical methods to improve cost efficiency and effectiveness

- Perform bench-scale experiments and water quality analysis in a field laboratory setting

- Utilize knowledge of inorganic and organic water chemistry to assess performance of pilot plant unit processes

- Log and analyze pilot data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement

- Perform cost analysis of various unit processes to determine economic feasibility

- Prepare detailed technical presentations summarizing findings from pilot operations and water data collected to a technical audience

- Effectively communicate results from pilot testing to technical audiences to enhance understanding and decision-making

- Assist with planning and execution of field pilots to demonstrate water treatment solutions at customer sites

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in the field at our pilot sites which may include:

- Moving safely around operating water treatment equipment to accomplish tasks

- Outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, high, and low temperatures

Education

- Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering subject matter (chemical, civil, environmental). Master’s degree preferred. Grade and salary commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Travel Requirements

- The percentage of travel required for this position is 25 - 50%

Work Schedule

- This is a hybrid position that will work 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.