Field Project Engineer

Field Project Engineer

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a subsidiary of Cleanwater1, Inc., is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. Cleanwater1, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment. PSI is seeking candidates for a full-time, Field Project Engineer.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, this position will work closely with the Engineering, Controls Engineering, Project Management, and Field Service departments in support of project execution. Job duties will include reviewing and support equipment design, preparing for commission, and startup.

Essential Job Functions

• Review project scope, plans, specifications, and other related documentation
• Review and confirm alignment of project scope with plans, specifications, control panel design, piping and instrumentation diagram, including confirmation that vendor-provided electrical control panel designs and bills of materials satisfy project requirements
• Review, create, and/or review process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Review and confirm equipment sizing, design, and specifications are suitable for site layout
• Work with project manager and vendors to review and select materials and equipment that comply with component specification documents and application requirements
• Communicate with vendors to provide clarification and details for fabrication
• Create project and product documentation such as control strategies, installation guides/documentation, operations and maintenance guides/documentation (including detailed step by step operations and troubleshooting guides), startup plans, and field acceptance test plans for standard and custom projects
• Assist with project submittal processes and meet with customers to resolve design issues
• Assist in control system programming and provide control panel testing support
• Determine appropriate wiring diagram and parameter settings for various electrical components such as VFDs, monitors, instrumentation, and transmitters
• Create project and product-training guides and presentations for projects
• Start-up and commission equipment on site
• Maintain positive relationships and ensure effective communications between customer(s) and project team members are maintained while on site for startup
• Troubleshoot field-related service issues for electrical systems
• Provide technical support to both PSI team members and customers
• Provide project engineering support for Project Management department as needed
• Establish standard practices across project startup execution for all product lines
• Research, identify, and pilot test new instrumentation and devices that can be incorporated into system designs
• Prepare drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation needed for fabrication of sub-assemblies
• Comply with PSI safety and personal protective equipment policies while working at company facilities and customer sites as exposure to dangerous or hazardous conditions is possible
• Regular travel to customer sites to complete tasks
• Willingness to travel and work under a variety of weather extremes
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR will be run regularly)
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/chemical/civil/environmental) from an accredited college or university.
• Two to three years' experience engineering experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline construction drawings, including mechanical, process, and electrical.
• Experience with industrial control systems – HMIs, PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC motor controls and pump system.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong electrical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical writing and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed-oriented, organized, self-starter, and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between facilities and to customer sites (up to 50% of the time to locations within the continental U.S. and Canada).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industries.
• Knowledge of NFPA and UL standards.
• Familiarity with Great Plains ERP and Salesforce software.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
• Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.

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