Project Engineer

Granite Construction • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

This position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure that water treatment system installations comply with engineering standards. The Project Engineer prepares system proposals and cost estimates, supports process and project design, and provides technical guidance to project management and field service teams. The role works with Sales and Marketing to define customer requirements and evaluate design approaches using available technologies, and prepares project submittals and operations and maintenance manuals. The position involves work in a quiet office and field travel of up to 20% to meet clients; it may also involve outside working conditions and proximity to large construction equipment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of a wide range of water treatment technologies and processes, including municipal drinking water and industrial process water.
• Background and knowledge in filtration, ion-exchange, and membrane treatment systems.
• Ability to prepare conceptual water treatment system designs, including technology selection and sizing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across sales, process design and development, engineering, procurement, project management, manufacturing and assembly, service, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interface effectively with others.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability and willingness to follow Granite’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare system proposals and scope-of-supply letters, including preliminary process design descriptions, budgetary and firm cost estimates, and customer cost-of-ownership information for water treatment systems.
• Guide the design team in modifying system PFDs, P&IDs, proposal and project drawings, and specify system components.
• Develop pilot test protocols and procedures, provide technical support to the Field Service team, and prepare pilot reports after analyzing test data.
• Provide direction and engineering support to the Project Management team on current projects.
• Provide direction and engineering support to the Field Service team for system installation and commissioning.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to establish and define customer requirements and evaluate alternative design approaches using available technologies.
• Develop and prepare process and project submittals and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Stay current with technology in key application areas.
• Promote business growth through product and project development.
• Provide technical training to application engineering, business development managers, account managers, and technical sales specialists.
• Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives and Granite’s Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents
• Option to contribute to a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level