[Hiring] Senior Equipment Selection Engineer @Aquatech International LLC

Role Description

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Process Equipment Selection Engineer to work remotely or be open to relocation to our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Process Equipment Selection Engineer will perform the duties described below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

• Review of Aquatech standard specifications and project-specific, customer specifications, and make notes of non-standard requirements.
• Check the process calculations & pump capacities for various types of 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 the 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.
• Frequent 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 the 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 the project schedule.
• Revise documents/datasheets as per client/vendor/PMs comments.
• New Vendor evaluation includes organizing internal/ external meetings to determine vendors/equipment suitability with Aquatech standards.
• Leading the vendor design coordination meeting, minuting and compiling all engineering comments related to equipment approval, and was responsible for communicating externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Five (5) or more years of experience required.

Requirements

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret engineering documents, including P&ID, PFD, and engineering calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail.
• Able to use computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and MS Office software at a high level of proficiency.
• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Writing specifications of engineering equipment; attention to detail, and good written communication skills.
• Prior knowledge of SAP is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in the project-related industry with technical buying/selling or execution of projects preferred.

Benefits

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

Physical Job Demands

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