LOCATION: Open to Houston, TX or Austin, TX

INDUSTRY: Water/Wastewater Treatment

CONTEXT: The Senior Project Engineer will oversee and manage various wastewater treatment projects. The ideal person will have multi-industry project design experience, assist sales, develop project metrics, and ensure the project is going according to plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with sales team and management to define design project objectives, phases, tasks and resources
• Develop and manage schedules and assignments for timely completion of engineering projects
• Develop and manage engineering project budgets
• Design pipe and pump systems related to water / wastewater treatment/ recycling and Sludge dewatering
• Prepare PFD and P&ID drawings
• Size, select and specify pumps, flowmeters, pressure sensors and control valves suitable for rugged oilfield environment
• Oversee construction and fabrication drawings & documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and performance objectives
• Review and evaluate vendor and subcontractor bids
• Make site visits to various oilfield locations and work with field operators and technicians to develop, refine and retrofit equipment and systems
• Provide guidance during installation and startup of new systems
• Design and implement tests to confirm equipment and system performance
• Assist with design and implementation of R&D projects, pilot studies and related testing
• Prepare project status reports and final reports with analysis and recommendations
• Ensure that equipment and systems adhere to appropriate safety and regulatory standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering degree
• 6 + years of engineering experience related to wastewater processes, refineries, chemical plants or other Oil & Gas process environments
• Must have good communication skills and be able to work well with both field personnel and management
• Capable of growing to a bigger position within the company
• Ability to multi-task and respond to rapid changes in market direction
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and basic navigation in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and Inventor
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and power distribution
• Familiarity with process analytics associated with wastewater and water treatment