Industrial Water Resource Engineer
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Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
South Sioux City, NE, USA
In PersonMust be willing to relocate and travel to multiple facilities as needed.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- At least 2 years of engineering, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in food processing.
- Hands-on experience with water treatment processes or system design, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, membrane filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection systems.
- Knowledge of industrial wastewater pretreatment and primary treatment methods.
- Experience developing and documenting operating practices for water treatment systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of human-machine interface and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- The ability to read electrical schematics is a plus.
- The ability to work various hours, including weekends when needed, in a manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to relocate and travel to multiple facilities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive water resource management from potable water intake through wastewater discharge.
- Develop and maintain operating practices for water and wastewater systems across all sites.
- Oversee water quality specifications and implement preferred water technologies for manufacturing processes.
- Manage water conditioning, utility systems, and company wastewater treatment infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations.
- Collaborate on permitting requirements, conduct audits, and oversee sampling programs.
- Maintain accurate data tracking and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate water and glycol technologies.
- Lead new process deployments and scale-up projects.
- Support construction and remodel projects to ensure water system compliance.
- Develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Perform technical assessments, design calculations, and data analysis.
- Design and implement water reuse projects from concept through commercialization.
- Create process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass balances, and technical documentation.
- Conduct bench testing and pilot development programs.
- Perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in food processing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-aided design software.
About the company
Empirical Foods processes beef to produce lean ground beef and other protein products for food service and retail. It uses an in-house proprietary process that warms beef trimmings, centrifuges fat, and treats the product to kill bacteria to yield about 95% lean ground beef. They also offer boxed beef and pork, portioned steaks and roasts, and fully cooked seasoned items under brands like Noble Valley, Two Rivers Meat Co, and Dos Rios Taco Meat. They differentiate themselves by owning the technology to turn by-products into high-value protein and serving large packers, ground beef producers, fast-food chains, and grocers, with capacity expansion including a new plant in Garden City, Kansas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Garden City opened April 8, 2026, adding more than 250 jobs and new volume.
- Record-high beef prices strengthen Empirical’s pitch for cheaper lean ground beef.
- Phase II at Garden City targets 80 million pounds annually if demand supports it.
What critics are saying
- USDA forecast tighter calf supplies in late 2026 squeeze Empirical’s input volumes.
- Ground beef remains haunted by pink slime stigma, threatening restaurant and retail demand.
- A major food-safety incident at Dakota Dunes or Garden City would devastate the brand.
What makes Empirical Foods unique
- Garden City’s 280,000-square-foot plant doubled lean ground beef capacity in 2026.
- Empirical’s proprietary centrifuge process extracts 95% lean beef from trimmings, not cattle expansion.
- Forty-five years of technology claim 21 extra pounds of beef per head.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours