Project Controls Engineer
About The Position
Aquatech is a global provider of water and process technology solutions, delivering services in water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. The Project Controls Engineer position is a full-time role based in the Houston, Texas, or Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, office. The position reports to the Project Manager and is classified as exempt. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 10% international and domestic travel required. The role supports project engineering coordination and controls across the project lifecycle, including document and schedule management, vendor coordination, progress reporting, material tracking, and construction-phase support. The ideal candidate has strong math, mechanical, problem-solving, organizational, and customer-service skills; works well as part of a team; and pays close attention to detail.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in a project-related industry.
- Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD engineering drawings and P&IDs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail.
- High proficiency with MS Office software.
- Ability to use SAP.
- Ability to work autonomously without constant guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior water/wastewater infrastructure project experience.
- Experience using Primavera P6.
- Experience using AutoCAD 2D and Plant 3D.
Responsibilities
- Review project specifications and prepare project documents.
- Maintain the project master document list.
- Lead project design coordination with internal engineering departments, external engineering agencies, and site contractors.
- Coordinate engineering document submissions to customers and vendors.
- Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotes.
- Review vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for compliance with project specifications.
- Accurately report engineering progress in the project schedule.
- Coordinate collection of inputs needed for the 3D model and resolution of issue tags.
- Provide project status, control, and progress reporting support.
- Prepare project schedules according to project requirements.
- Verify project progress and prepare monthly progress reports.
- Follow up with and expedite vendors, including periodic vendor visits to monitor progress.
- Attend customer meetings as required and support customer correspondence through the Project Manager.
- Communicate internally with all departments and the AIC Assembly shop.
- Track material status in SAP and update project status.
- Prepare packing slips and related shipment documentation.
- Conduct site visits during construction.
- Coordinate engineering responses to subcontractor RFIs.
- Expedite critical engineering solutions during construction.
- Ensure design changes are communicated to the project team and incorporated into the 3D model.
- Oversee project as-built documentation.
- Work autonomously without constant guidance.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
- 401K plan.
- Benefits are based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
