Equipment Selection Engineer

Job Details

Job Location
Canonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Engineering

Description

Summary:

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the worlds water scarcity challenges.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Basic Engineer to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.The Basic Engineer will report to the Director of Basic Engineers and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of sizing/selection of industrial equipment/instruments. The candidate will be technically solid with engineering programs and also have experience in evaluating industrial equipment and vendor quotations /proposals.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation or related field)
• Seven (7) or more years experience working as an engineer.

Job Description:

• Review of the Customer specifications and making notes of non-standard requirements.
• Check the process calculations, & pump capacities for various type pumps such as metering and centrifugal pumps.
• Sizing selection and preparation of data sheets for equipment such as blowers, various types of pumps, tank heaters, mixers, etc., and any other vendor packages.
• Sizing selection and preparation of data sheets for instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow and analytical instruments.
• Sizing selection and preparation of data sheets for control valves such as ball control valves, globe control valves, butterfly control valves etc.
• Preparation of datasheets for miscellaneous items such as static mixers, solenoid valves, and valve manifolds.
• Preparation of other documents - instrument list, load list, lube list, requisition attachments, Volume II Index (required for O & M Manuals), commissioning spares and tag list.
• Release of engineering documents to Document Control Department per department procedure and release of material requisitions through SAP.
• Internal communication with all departments & divisions - Mechanical, Electrical, Process Control, Applications, Purchasing and other domestic and international offices.
• Vendor interaction and technical evaluation of quotes and the project budget.
• Clarification & resolution of shop queries/ defect notifications.
• Vendor quote / drawing approval and storing in network.
• Other miscellaneous engineering duties or responsibilities as assigned to support the operations of the department or the company.
• Meet document submission deadlines decided by project schedule.
• Revise documents/datasheets as per client/vendor/PMs comments.

Skill Requirements:

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents including P&ID, PFD, and engineering calculations.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to details.
• Able to use computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and MS Office software at high level of proficiency.
• Ability to use SAP is an advantage.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Writing specification of engineering equipment; attention to detail, and good written communication skills.
• Experience in project related industry with technical buying/selling or execution of project preferred.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation or related field)
• Seven (7) or more years experience working as an engineer.