Project Engineer – Underground Wet Utility

Location: Boonton, NJ |
Schedule: Full-time, 100% Onsite |
Compensation: $110,000 to $120,000 Base

A privately held manufacturer of water and wastewater process equipment in northern New Jersey is hiring a Project Engineer to support a growing, full order book. The company is intentionally bringing more fabrication work in-house, and this hire will own engineered equipment projects from order through shipment, splitting time between the office, the fabrication shop, and occasional customer sites.

• Manage engineered equipment projects from order receipt through shipment, holding schedule and budget.
• Serve as the customer-facing engineer on each project, working directly with consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, and end users.
• Prepare and manage submittal packages, O&M documentation, project schedules, and internal coordination across sales, engineering, purchasing, and production.
• Work public works requirements: specifications, prevailing wage, compliance, and approvals.
• Coordinate daily with the in-house fabrication shop and outside fabricators on drawings, build sequencing, and equipment inspections.
• Review drawings and designs for fit, function, and manufacturability before they reach the shop.
• Participate in weekly project engineering and fabrication meetings to keep the backlog moving.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, water and wastewater, or public works; this is a mid-level seat, not entry level.
• Hands-on experience owning engineered equipment projects end to end, including fabricated equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort reading and reviewing fabrication drawings.
• Highly organized and able to run several projects at once, with strong written and verbal communication with external stakeholders.
• Local to northern New Jersey and able to work fully onsite; no relocation assistance.
• Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

• Water and wastewater equipment background.
• Experience with municipalities, utilities, or public works contracts (a major plus).
• PE a big plus but not required.

• Base salary of $110,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.
• Medical premium paid 100% by the company for individual and family coverage, with no employee contribution on the base plan; a lower-deductible buy-up plan is available.
• Clear path to Senior Project Engineer, with later routes into design engineering or product development.
• Real project ownership and visibility in a stable, privately held company.
• Short northern NJ commute and minimal travel.

This is a project ownership role with real visibility in a stable, privately held company, offering a clear path to Senior Project Engineer and a short commute with minimal travel.