Project Engineer

Granite Construction • Chandler, AZ

18d

About The Position

This position plans, develops, coordinates, and manages engineering activities for water treatment projects of varying sizes to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. The Project Engineer prepares system proposals and scope-of-supply letters, including preliminary process design descriptions, cost estimates, and system ownership costs. The role guides design teams on system diagrams and drawings, specifies components, develops pilot test procedures, analyzes pilot data, and prepares reports. It also provides technical support to project management and field service teams, including installation and commissioning support; works with sales and marketing to define customer requirements and assess design alternatives; prepares project submittals and operations and maintenance manuals; and stays current on technology in key application areas.

The role requires collaboration across sales, process design, engineering, procurement, project management, manufacturing and assembly, service, startup, and troubleshooting. The Project Engineer may provide technical training to application engineering, business development, account management, and technical sales personnel. The position is subject to outside working conditions and may involve working around large construction equipment.

Granite describes itself as a large heavy civil contractor and construction materials producer. It is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of industrial and water treatment process design and application experience, including municipal drinking water and industrial process water.
• Background and knowledge in filtration, ion-exchange, and membrane treatment systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare conceptual water treatment system designs, including technology selection and sizing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team comprising varied disciplines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across sales, process design and development, engineering, procurement, project management, manufacturing and assembly, service, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability and willingness to comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage engineering activities for water treatment projects to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare system proposals and scope-of-supply letters, including preliminary process design descriptions, budgetary and firm cost estimates, and customer system-ownership costs.
• Guide the design team in modifying system PFDs, P&IDs, proposals, and project drawings, and specify components.
• Develop pilot test protocols and procedures, provide technical support to the Field Service team, and prepare pilot reports based on analysis of test data.
• Provide project management with direction and engineering support for current projects.
• Provide the Field Service team with engineering support for system installation and commissioning.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to establish customer requirements and evaluate alternative design approaches using available technologies.
• Develop and prepare process and project submittals, operations manuals, and maintenance manuals.
• Stay current on technology in key application areas.
• Provide technical training to application engineering, business development managers, account managers, and technical sales specialists.
• Support business growth through product and project development.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance, including two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending plans
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees, with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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