Houston - Project Engineer (EPC)

AQUATECH INTERNATIONAL LLC • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time PE Project Engineer to work in our Houston office location. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Proposal Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee. The ideal candidate will have excellent math skills, applied creativity, mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, team-oriented, customer service driven, and attention to detail. This candidate will also have experience in a project-related industry. Job Description: Provide general project management support to the project manager and the team. Review and understand customer technical specifications relating to the Water treatment plant. Should know about pumps, tanks, pressure vessels, piping, valves, instruments, Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, practices, and specifications. Prepare the necessary proposal documents/project documents. Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotes. Review vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for compliance with project specifications. Vendor follow-up & expediting Periodic vendor visits to monitor the progress Create and maintain the Project Master document list Co-ordinate the internal Engineering activities within different offices of Aquatech and with external engineering agency and Site Contractors Coordinate engineering responses to RFI from subcontractors Coordinate initial document submissions, address customer comments, timely resubmit revised documents, and closure to achieve approved status. Coordinate the collection of necessary inputs for the 3D model and the resolution of issue tags. Follow up on Project action items to ensure timely closure. Attend and distribute minutes for internal and customer meetings as required. Create and distribute monthly Project Team updates. Provide status, control, and progress reporting support services on projects. Prepare project schedules in MS Projects or Primavera P6 per project requirement. Verify the project progress & prepare the monthly progress report Support correspondence with customers via the Project Manager. Travel to visit vendors, and job sites, or attend meetings with customers as and when required. Compile the RFB for EPC Contractors Compile the proposal/project documents required for client submission. Work autonomously without constant guidance. 25% of Travel (International and Domestic) will be required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to apply logical or scientific thinking principles to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Interpreting specifications related to engineering equipment.
• Attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with multiple disciplined projects.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to use SAP software.
• Ability to use MS Office software at a high level of proficiency.
• Ability to use MS Projects and Primavera P6.
• Ability to navigate the 3D model through Navisworks.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Five (5) years of experience in a project-related industry is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior water/wastewater infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Korean language is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Experience in using estimating software like RS Means, Sage (formerly Timberline) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide general project management support to the project manager and the team.
• Review and understand customer technical specifications relating to the Water treatment plant.
• Should know about pumps, tanks, pressure vessels, piping, valves, instruments
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, practices, and specifications.
• Prepare the necessary proposal documents/project documents.
• Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotes.
• Review vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for compliance with project specifications.
• Vendor follow-up & expediting
• Periodic vendor visits to monitor the progress
• Create and maintain the Project Master document list
• Co-ordinate the internal Engineering activities within different offices of Aquatech and with external engineering agency and Site Contractors
• Coordinate engineering responses to RFI from subcontractors
• Coordinate initial document submissions, address customer comments, timely resubmit revised documents, and closure to achieve approved status.
• Coordinate the collection of necessary inputs for the 3D model and the resolution of issue tags.
• Follow up on Project action items to ensure timely closure.
• Attend and distribute minutes for internal and customer meetings as required.
• Create and distribute monthly Project Team updates.
• Provide status, control, and progress reporting support services on projects.
• Prepare project schedules in MS Projects or Primavera P6 per project requirement.
• Verify the project progress & prepare the monthly progress report
• Support correspondence with customers via the Project Manager.
• Travel to visit vendors, and job sites, or attend meetings with customers as and when required.
• Compile the RFB for EPC Contractors
• Compile the proposal/project documents required for client submission.
• Work autonomously without constant guidance.
• 25% of Travel (International and Domestic) will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level