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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering execution of industrial municipal water and wastewater treatment projects involving filter press systems, sludge dewatering equipment, solids handling systems, and related process technologies. This position serves as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements.

The role collaborates closely with project management, applications engineering, manufacturing, electrical engineering, suppliers, direct customers, and end users to execute contracts. The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership on equipment design, system integration, procurement support, risk management, commissioning, and performance optimization.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage daily operations of the Mechanical Engineering department
Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and optimize processes
Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
Responsible for resource allocation for the department
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and other technical staff
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
Collaborate with other departments to coordinate projects and resolve issues
Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in technology
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
Review and approve technical documents and reports

• Lead engineering activities for filter press projects from contract award through final acceptance. Support warranty or field service requests after project completion.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, process requirements, and technical documentation to establish project execution plans.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables, schedules, and project milestones.
• Ensure engineering team deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities involving:

• Mechanical systems
• Process engineering
• Electrical systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• Structural interfaces
• Piping systems

Technical Documentation

• Prepare and review:
  • General arrangement and fabrication drawings
  • Equipment layouts
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
  • Process flow diagrams (PFD)
  • Technical descriptions
  • Equipment specifications
  • Data sheets
  • Design calculations
  • Commissioning plans
  • Valve, instrument, and equipment lists
• Review vendor submittals and customer comments.
• Ensure complete project documentation and records are maintained.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop technical specifications for equipment procurement.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and technical compliance.
• Participate in supplier selection and qualification.
• Review fabrication drawings and manufacturing documents.
• Resolve technical issues with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters degree preferred) in addition to 8 plus years of experience in project execution, milestone schedules, and leading teams in the water, wastewater, or industrial process industries.

Experience supporting EPC, Design-Build, OEM, or equipment supply projects.

Background in strategic leadership, change management, developing teams deploying daily management, standard work operating in a complex environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and business urgency

Working knowledge of mechanical design, welding, machining, cut & bend, and other common fabrication practices. Basic understanding of controls systems and how mechanical components are integrated.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certified Engineer (CCE): Recognizes Engineers who have engaged in professional development.

Proficiency in Autodesk products (Inventor, Autocad, Vault), 3D CAD programs such as Solidworks, Inventor, or equivalent, ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office Suite including the creation and maintenance of basic macros.

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