What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Apex Water + Process, Inc.?
Project Engineer
WHY APEX WATER AND PROCESS INC.?
Apex Water and Process is a trusted leader in water and process management, delivering integrated solutions of chemistry, equipment, automation and services to help industries reduce costs, maximize efficiency, stay compliant, and optimize sustainability. We simplify water and process challenges for customers with expert support, seamless solutions, and fast problem-solving, so they can focus on running safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. We?re a fast-growing company with a vibrant, team-oriented culture, committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering long-term partnerships. At Apex, you?ll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Plus, we offer a robust benefits package, and as a new full-time team member, you?ll start accruing paid time off from day one! Don?t miss out ? apply today and start your journey with Team Apex!
Job Summary
The primary objective of the Project Engineer is to work with internal team members to create conceptual/formal designs, provide cost estimates, generate parts lists for procurement, and create proposals for future projects. Once projects are awarded to the Company, the Project Engineer will support these projects by developing project schedules, creating main component lists, at times creating P&ID drawings, creating engineering documents required per project, and acting as a lead at times supporting or backing up Project Management team members. The individual in this role will be responsible for communications with internal team members across various departments to make sure projects are completed on time, on budget and within scope.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Partner with the Design & Execution team to gain intimate knowledge of the Company?s evolving system designs as an output of customer-provided system specifications, visualize and communicate how the system designs will provide desired solutions to customers? needs, and learn about the justifications and documentation required to support the design and engineering solutions adopted
Work with current and prospective customers to understand their specific requirements for projects and develop and provide customer-focused solutions by creating conceptual designs, providing cost estimates, and creating proposals
Engage with Industrial Controls Division team members to gain a thorough understanding of their offerings and connection points/opportunities with Company-produced solutions
Work with internal team members and directly with customers to execute defined project objectives and requirements, including managing customer expectations, developing detailed project plans, developing component lists, and finalizing design criteria and other engineering documents as required to support client award on a per project basis
Understand project timelines, including milestones and review points, and monitor and support project progression with associated change management
Communicate regularly with team members and customers regarding the status of project deliverables, with specific attention to delays, issues, or changes to the project timelines
Understand budgets associated with projects and support selection of key equipment components accordingly to support company margin goals
Provide technical guidance to team members throughout project execution and maintain lead status for media and pump process design across many equipment types
Evaluate completed projects for efficiency and effectiveness in an effort to continually improve the team?s performance on future projects
Be responsible for vendor management and partnering for required parts selection
Act as a lead for equipment system operational documentation created, used, and provided by the Company
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
One (1) year of experience in Engineering support, design, or similar role
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and plan
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A passion for customer relations
Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments to drive project completion and a willingness to raise task tension to meet project milestones
Willingness to travel (~10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience reading contract terms & conditions, specification language, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P & IDs), General Arrangement (GA) Drawings and Electrical Schematics
Past work experience in industrial water treatment or other technical industry
Experience working with EPC firms
Apex Water and Process Inc. (www.TeamApex.com) is a comprehensive provider of water and process solutions, as well as fabrication for industrial and agricultural markets with enterprise-level partnerships and customer service. As a vertically integrated parent company to six outstanding regional brands, Apex is uniquely positioned to meet all our clients? fabrication, chemical, equipment, engineering and service needs efficiently and effectively. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong, supportive culture that offers many opportunities for career development and advancement. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team to help us continue to strive for excellence as we provide valuable, innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers!
An offer of employment at Apex Water and Process is subject to a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen. Apex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
