Project Engineer (Mechanical Design)

What is the Opportunity?

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment.

As a Project Engineer, you will combine mechanical engineering expertise with strong project management skills in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You will lead technical design efforts and oversee project execution from initial conception through completion. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales, contract administration, engineering, procurement, and finance teams. Success requires being a team player with excellent communication skills.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is based in our Salt Lake City, UT office, and will enjoy our Hybrid working environment. Travel required: Typically, less than 15-20% travel.

What is the role?

• Review project data, plans and specifications, to determine requirements.
• Manage the technical aspects of assigned projects through the engineering process.
• Perform engineering analysis and prepare calculations, models, layouts, drawings, specifications, and instructions, with limited supervision.
• Verify work prepared by drafters, designers and other engineers.
• Communicate directly with the customer to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical support to shop and field start-up services.
• Document and update design procedures regularly.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Coordinate the overall profit and loss schedules for project deliverables.
• Creation of procurement schedules, deliverables lists and work breakdown schedules.
• Facilitate project booking, design, development, delivery, completion, and profitability of assigned projects.
• Monitor project schedules and communicate updates to customers and internal teams.
• Participate in equipment start-up and provide technical training.
• Recommend product improvements and standardizations.
• Suggest enhancements to Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Prepare accounting documents on progress and final invoicing.
• Evaluate and manage warranty claims.
• Negotiate contractual duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Civil engineering from an ABET accredited university with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Skilled in applying advanced mathematical equations to complex engineering problems.
• Proficient in a 3D modeling software application (experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault preferred but not required).
• Able to read and interpret fabrication, erection, and standard engineering drawings
• Knowledgeable in welding, fabrication, and assembly techniques for structural steel.
• Experienced in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex technical documents (e.g., engineering specifications, mechanical fabrication drawings, contracts).
• Capable of identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver presentations.
• Able to work independently and reliably.
• Solid understanding of project management principles.
• Preferred: Familiarity with basic control systems such as VFD's, PLC's, and Motor Control.
• Ability to lift up to 30LBS

Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you anyway.

What we offer as an employer

At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. We offer:

Hybrid work environment - while most of your time will be spent in the office, you'll be equipped to work between the office and remotely.

Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match of 4%
• Parental Leave
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO per year (prorated based on start date)
• Roll over of 64 PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
• Profit sharing

At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo : https://careers.ovivowater.com/

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