Project Engineer

Water Technologies•Glen Allen, VA

4d•$80,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer (PE) role is responsible for working with the Purification & Disinfection (P&D) and ZeeWeed ITR teams in executing custom project designs, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule and budget goals, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. The PE role will work with a cross- functional engineering team and will also lead a project support team through delegation, coordination and support of engineering deliverables. The PE will also oversee engineering related tasks and help drive technical development. Perform mechanical related design of water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring design quality, while meeting project schedule, budget, and customers’ expectations. Execute and coordinate the design of orders for the ZeeWeed ITR teams, and support Sales and Commercial Engineering with the design of UF membrane replacement opportunities. Be a resource for the Applications and Project Management teams to assist in day to day project work. Help solve systemic product issues by feeding back the team’s findings directly to Product Management. Perform required calculations needed for sizing, generate technical specifications and perform technical bid evaluations for the fabrication/procurement of various mechanical equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, compressors, Ozone and UV treatment systems, vessels/tanks, filters, piping systems, and valves. Engineer systems in compliance with engineering principles, customer standards and specifications, contractual requirements, and local applicable codes. Ensure that all engineering designs, bills of material and technical data are completely and accurately documented by reviewing associated engineering drawings and related documents. Coordinate activities concerned with process and mechanical design reviews as well as project issue (scheduling and technical) resolution related to design, construction and start-up. Delegate, coordinate and support junior engineers and internal contractors in project execution activities. Meet Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for project execution and documentation. Interface with project manager and customer on project and problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical discipline.
5 or more years of experience in a related Engineering field with project engineering experience.
Process design experience including engineering experience with water and wastewater treatment systems.
Ability to read P&IDs and PFDs (including material balances).
Experience with hydraulic design including head and NPSH calculations for sizing of pumps.
Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and a basic understanding of water chemistry.
Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal guidance, while also communicating effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team and department projects.
Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to prioritize, organize work and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to execute against multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity.
Good technical writing and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with co-workers.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the UF/MBR domain and knowledge of the various product related content, process and tools in use today.
SAP system experience.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical related design of water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring design quality, while meeting project schedule, budget, and customers’ expectations.
Execute and coordinate the design of orders for the ZeeWeed ITR teams, and support Sales and Commercial Engineering with the design of UF membrane replacement opportunities.
Be a resource for the Applications and Project Management teams to assist in day to day project work.
Help solve systemic product issues by feeding back the team’s findings directly to Product Management.
Perform required calculations needed for sizing, generate technical specifications and perform technical bid evaluations for the fabrication/procurement of various mechanical equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, compressors, Ozone and UV treatment systems, vessels/tanks, filters, piping systems, and valves.
Engineer systems in compliance with engineering principles, customer standards and specifications, contractual requirements, and local applicable codes.
Ensure that all engineering designs, bills of material and technical data are completely and accurately documented by reviewing associated engineering drawings and related documents.
Coordinate activities concerned with process and mechanical design reviews as well as project issue (scheduling and technical) resolution related to design, construction and start-up.
Delegate, coordinate and support junior engineers and internal contractors in project execution activities.
Meet Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for project execution and documentation.
Interface with project manager and customer on project and problem resolution.