Field Project Engineer

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Milpitas, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a subsidiary of Cleanwater1, Inc., is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. Cleanwater1, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment, including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment, polymer activation systems, chemical feed systems, and potable water mixing and treatment systems. PSI is seeking candidates for a full-time, Field Project Engineer. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, this position will work closely with the Engineering, Controls Engineering, Project Management, and Field Service departments in support of project execution. Job duties will include reviewing and support equipment design, preparing for commission, and startup. Tasks may consist of project scope, plan and specification review, control panel design review, control narrative preparation, HMI and PLC programming, controls manual creation, startup planning, and project startup support. Projects cover a diverse range of disciplines that offer many of avenues for professional growth and experience. As part of the engineering team the Field Project Engineer will support product lines through sustaining engineering initiatives and new designs for various applications. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with customer-centric personality, strong communication skills, and be able to collaborate with a tight-knit team to achieve the best possible results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/chemical/civil/environmental) from an accredited college or university.
Two to three years’ experience engineering experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and redline construction drawings, including mechanical, process, and electrical.
Experience with industrial control systems – HMIs, PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC motor controls and pump system.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD 2D.
Strong electrical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong technical writing and both written and verbal communication skills.
Detailed-oriented, organized, self-starter, and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability and willingness to travel between facilities and to customer sites (up to 50% of the time to locations within the continental U.S. and Canada).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industries.
Knowledge of NFPA and UL standards.
Familiarity with Great Plains ERP and Salesforce software.

Responsibilities

Review project scope, plans, specifications, and other related documentation
Review and confirm alignment of project scope with plans, specifications, control panel design, piping and instrumentation diagram, including confirmation that vendor-provided electrical control panel designs and bills of materials satisfy project requirements
Review, create, and/or review process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
Review and confirm equipment sizing, design, and specifications are suitable for site layout
Work with project manager and vendors to review and select materials and equipment that comply with component specification documents and application requirements
Communicate with vendors to provide clarification and details for fabrication
Create project and product documentation such as control strategies, installation guides/documentation, operations and maintenance guides/documentation (including detailed step by step operations and troubleshooting guides), startup plans, and field acceptance test plans for standard and custom projects
Assist with project submittal processes and meet with customers to resolve design issues
Assist in control system programming and provide control panel testing support
Determine appropriate wiring diagram and parameter settings for various electrical components such as VFDs, monitors, instrumentation, and transmitters
Create project and product-training guides and presentations for projects
Start-up and commission equipment on site
Maintain positive relationships and ensure effective communications between customer(s) and project team members are maintained while on site for startup
Troubleshoot field-related service issues for electrical systems
Provide technical support to both PSI team members and customers
Provide project engineering support for Project Management department as needed
Establish standard practices across project startup execution for all product lines
Research, identify, and pilot test new instrumentation and devices that can be incorporated into system designs
Prepare drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation needed for fabrication of sub-assemblies
Comply with PSI safety and personal protective equipment policies while working at company facilities and customer sites as exposure to dangerous or hazardous conditions is possible
Regular travel to customer sites to complete tasks
Willingness to travel and work under a variety of weather extremes
Have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR will be run regularly)
Perform other tasks as assigned