Project Engineer

Verantis Corporation•Middleburg Heights, OH

About The Position

At CECO Environmental, we’re a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Verantis delivers innovation that goes far beyond environmental regulation compliance. Over the years, Verantis has introduced a wide range of products to the industrial marketplace including tank linings, protective coatings, reinforced plastic process vessels, filamentous tower packing, corrosive air handling fans, and air pollution control equipment and systems. The Project Engineer is responsible for providing project management and technical direction to our clients for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality execution of medium to large scale environmental exhaust abatement projects. Successful project execution is accomplished by managing all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and all commercial elements. The Project Engineer will act as the lead contact for all aspects associated with the execution of their assigned project(s). The Project Engineer must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 2 years project management experience.
Previous experience and/or knowledge in the gas abatement industry is desired. (specifically wet scrubbers).
Reading, understanding, and creating of P&IDs and PFDs is required (specifically liquid process flow equipment and valving such as pressure, flow, and analytical instruments).
Knowledge with sizing recirculation pumps, piping and ducting.
Must be familiar with engineering drawings (CAD) and must possess an aptitude for mechanical design.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, outlook, excel, etc.).
Familiarity with 3D modeling (SolidWorks).

Nice To Haves

Understanding of heat and mass balance transfer basics for wet scrubbers is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed project plans, schedule key project milestones, work flows and activities and provide clear status reports during weekly team meetings & project status reviews.
Address project risks and report through the appropriate channels escalating issues as necessary.
Expertly manage all commercial elements of the project including, budget, expenditures, payment schedules, purchase terms etc. Interface with the accounting team when necessary.
Quickly adapt to changes in scope or budget to ensure timely adherence to the project schedule
Act as the lead contact for the client/stakeholders of the project and manage relationships, while demonstrating expertise.
Develop and maintain positive partnerships with outside resources (i.e., third-party vendors and fabricators).
Expertly coordinate all logistic aspects of the project to ensure timely delivery and install of the project.
Emphasize knowledge transfer when appropriate to cultivate the capabilities of the project team as a whole.
Attentively review product design to ensure compliance with engineering principles and all customer contract requirements.
Plan, schedule, perform and review inspections and tests of parts and equipment as required for project completion/operation which includes travel to client/vendor facilities for field service and quality control reviews.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.