Mechanical Engineer

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$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

UCC Environmental is a progressive well‑run company, with excellent customer relationships and utility‑specific sustainable technology solutions. It has developed a business strategy encompassing market growth through a variety of channels, including expanded international sales coverage. The company has strong sales channels in North America and currently possesses emerging sales channels in EMEA and Asia‑Pacific (AP).

The focus of the position will be to execute projects within UCC’s Project Management and Contract Engineering (PMCE) teams. Primary responsibilities will include technically supporting contract execution activities within the power industry, utility and industrial wastewater treatment markets, often acting in the role of technical lead engineer/project engineer. The role will include vendor equipment selection, sales proposal support, field service/commissioning support, and customer interaction.

The candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. The role may also include onsite assignments for customer meetings, sampling efforts, and/or project support.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

• Lead the technical execution of assigned contracts; providing creative solutions to remove obstacles and solve execution difficulties.
• Lead project engineering activities including interface with customer, subcontracts/partners, suppliers and other UCC departments to ensure contract deliverables are met.
• Achieve annual contract execution goals, including schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with UCC personnel to define and drive actions which maximize customer satisfaction, increase UCC profitability, and effectively meet common goals.
• Build and maintain technical expertise by staying up to date with current technology and networking with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Demonstrate UCC’s core values.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Senior Supervisor Systems Engineering – Core Markets. This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities. Chicagoland location is required.

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 3 to 8 years of engineering experience in engineering; power industry or industrial/utility wastewater environments is preferred.
• Previous experience in technical leadership for physical, chemical, biological wastewater treatment systems with an understanding of treatment processes is preferred.
• Previous experience covering contract execution disciplines with a proven track record of success.
• Professional Registration (PE License) is preferred.
• General business acumen.

• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles, drawings, and methods.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems efficiently.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Motivated, with a focus on results.
• High energy and commitment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD products preferred).
• Must be willing to travel 10‑15% of the time to various work sites and suppliers.

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 80% of the time.
• Ability to accommodate varying work schedules.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Ability…