Project Engineer

CITCO Water • Huntington, WV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer / Project Manager is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of projects from initial bid and estimating through procurement, submittals, project execution, delivery, and customer startup. This position combines engineering expertise, project management, estimating, procurement, technical product research, and customer support to ensure projects are accurately quoted, properly documented, and successfully completed on schedule. The position works closely with customers, contractors, engineers, vendors, drafting personnel, and internal teams to develop project solutions, coordinate technical documentation, resolve issues, and maintain project schedules and commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in project engineering, estimating, project management, construction, manufacturing, industrial products, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, project documents, and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of estimating, procurement, project coordination, and vendor management.
• General knowledge of CITCO core products as listed in essential functions
• General knowledge and understanding of water & wastewater processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable estimating, project management, drafting, or engineering software.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering & Technical Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Estimating & Take-Offs
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Submittal & Document Control
• Technical Product Research
• Customer & Contractor Relations
• Scheduling & Expediting
• Drafting & Engineering Coordination
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Perform plant and project take-offs as required to meet bid deadlines.
• Review project requirements, drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine material and product requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing for project take-offs.
• Prepare and price quotations for contractors, engineers, and other bidders.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal personnel to obtain accurate pricing, lead times, and technical information.
• Research and develop pricing for non-standard or specialized product requirements.
• Manage projects from order receipt through delivery and completion.
• Coordinate project releases, vendor purchase orders, material requirements, and project schedules.
• Place and manage vendor purchase orders for awarded projects.
• Expedite materials and equipment to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate truck schedules and deliveries.
• Communicate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and customers regarding project status, requirements, and scheduling.
• Identify and resolve project issues, delivery concerns, material problems, and other challenges that may affect project execution.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Research and source solutions for non-standard and specialized product requirements.
• Evaluate product options and coordinate with vendors to identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Support customers and contractors with product-related questions and project requirements.
• Coordinate technical information between customers, vendors, drafting personnel, and internal teams.
• Assist with customer startup and service requirements as needed.
• Prepare and coordinate project submittals for plant and John Kelly orders.
• Prepare and provide AIS (American Iron and Steel) and BABA (Build America, Buy America) documentation as required.
• Review submittals for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
• Manage submittal comments, revisions, and re-submittals.
• Transmit drawings and technical documentation to customers, contractors, and engineers.
• Prepare I/O&M (Installation, Operation & Maintenance) manuals as requested by contractors and engineers.
• Ensure required project documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
• Direct, support, and schedule drafting activities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate drawing requirements and revisions with drafting personnel.
• Review drawings and coordinate information between drafting, customers, contractors, and project requirements.
• Transmit completed drawings and revisions to customers and other project stakeholders.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and project requirements.
• Prepare quotes and provide technical and product information to customers.
• Source products and materials to meet customer and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, vendors, and customers.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, technical information, documentation, lead times, and product solutions.
• Apply industry and product knowledge to service our customers and train Citco Water Staff
• Local Customer Specifications
• General pipe, valve, fittings knowledge, e.g. pipe types, and O.D., Waterworks Brass, pipe fittings, fire hydrants, basic valves
• Daily invoice processing and other branch procedures as needed.

What This Job Offers

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