Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project / Application Engineer – Water Treatment Systems

The Mechanical Project / Application Engineer plays a key role in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of water treatment and related equipment, including pump stations, reverse osmosis systems, control panels, and power distribution equipment. This position blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing responsibilities, working closely with sales and cross-functional teams to develop preliminary designs, size and select equipment, prepare pricing and quotations, and ensure that solutions meet technical requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations.

It is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both technical work and active interaction with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team and customers to thoroughly understand project requirements and application needs.
• Review specifications, project scope documents, and bid packages to define engineering requirements and constraints.
• Develop preliminary engineering concepts and solutions for water treatment and packaged equipment, including equipment sizing and selection.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and provide input on design parameters, performance criteria, and system configurations.
• Prepare accurate and competitive pricing proposals and quotations for customers based on engineering concepts and equipment selections.
• Work with vendors to select appropriate components, obtain pricing, and confirm suitability for the intended application.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing documentation and stay informed on cost factors that impact proposals and margins.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers during the early stages of the project lifecycle.
• Respond to customer inquiries and technical questions, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Partner with the sales team to identify new opportunities, tailor technical proposals, and assist in closing deals.
• Provide technical support during sales presentations, customer meetings, and discussions of system design and performance.
• Stay current on industry trends, standards, and best practices related to packaged equipment and water treatment systems.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge of product offerings, system design, and engineering tools.
• Provide technical guidance and functional input to internal engineering teams and relevant external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and project management to ensure project success and adherence to specifications.
• Coordinate effective handoff of projects to the project management team once proposals are accepted.
• Document and maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project details, engineering concepts, and design decisions.
• Prepare reports, project summaries, and technical documentation to support internal teams and customers.
• Ensure that engineered solutions comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Work with quality control and project management to identify and address any quality-related issues that arise.
• Identify technical challenges during the project lifecycle and develop practical solutions to resolve them.
• Implement effective problem-solving approaches that support project success and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to support pricing, quoting, process automation, and spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Contribute to the automation and improvement of internal processes and spreadsheets to increase efficiency in proposal and design work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in a similar role within the equipment manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with engineering or design of water treatment systems, including fluid mechanics concepts and calculations.
• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools used for equipment and system design.
• Strong…