AIC - Chemical Engineer Wastewater Treatment

Aquatech International; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking an Applications Engineer I to join our Canonsburg, PA office. You will review RFPs for wastewater treatment and recycle systems, prepare proposals with PFDs/HFDs/PI&Ds and GA drawings, and collaborate with drafting and testing labs to verify process performance.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and project coordination skills. Office hours are standard, with an exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical/Environmental Engineering required.
• 5–10 years experience in similar industrial/infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing proposals for wastewater treatment/recycle systems.

Responsibilities

• Review RFPs for wastewater treatment/recycle systems.
• Prepare responses with PFDs, HFDs, P&IDs and GA drawings.
• Coordinate with drafting staff to prepare drawings.
• Perform process calculations to size treatment processes and equipment.
• Develop cost estimates and budgets for proposed systems.
• Prepare technical clarifications and deviations to RFP specs.
• Assist sales in answering technical queries from customers.
• Develop and assemble Turn Over Packages for successful proposals.
• Collaborate with testing labs for process verification and bench testing.

Skills

Proposal preparation

RFP analysis

Process calculations

PFDs/HFDs/P&IDs/GA drawings

Cost estimation

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

BioWin

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Canonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

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.

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

The ideal candidate will review and prepare Request For Proposals (RFPs) for water treatment and wastewater recycle treatment systems.

Job Description

• Review RFPs for wastewater treatment/recycle systems.
• Prepare appropriate responses in the form of proposal to RFPs, including developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Hydraulic Flow diagram (HFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Coordinate with draftsperson in preparing above mentioned drawings.
• Perform process calculations to properly size treatment processes and equipment.
• Prepare technical clarifications and deviations to the RFP specifications both process and mechanical.
• Develop inquiries and solicit quotations for sub-vendor(s) equipment and components to assemble the proposal with technical and cost details of a complete integrated system.
• Develop cost estimate and budget for the proposed system.
• Compile sections of the proposal comprising specific technical data and descriptions, performance guarantees, warranty and technical clarifications.
• Assist sales manager in responding to customers’ technical queries.
• Prepare a Turn Over Package for each successful proposal.
• Develop and improve process calculations spreadsheets and technical documentation required for proposal preparation and subsequently for project execution.
• Provide Process support during system commissioning/start-up to commissioning engineer and support troubleshooting technical issues.
• Working in close collaboration with Applied Testing Laboratory at the office premises to develop and verify treatment process and performance guarantees, which may require benchtop testing and/or lab piloting.

Skill Requirements

• Prior experience in the preparation of proposals involving oil-water separation equipment, bar screens and grit chamber, conventional and advanced biological treatment processes (aerobic/anoxic/anaerobic activated sludge, fixed film, Moving Bed, Sequencing Batch reactor, Membrane Bioreactor) and sludge conditioning/dewatering equipment is required.
• Experience of designing wastewater recycle treatment systems comprising membrane filtration and reverse osmosis unit is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment design for municipal, Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI), steel, semiconductor & electronics, renewable fuels and other chemical industrial applications is required.

Candidate Profile

The candidate will be able to communicate effectively internally and with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills, plan and manage multiple tasks or projects, and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to use personal computer (MS office products) and internet at a high level of proficiency is MUST. Knowledge of proprietary software e.g. BioWin or equivalent for biological treatment process design, membrane filtration and reverse osmosis membrane is required.

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:

• Bachelors in Chemical/Environmental Engineering.
• 5 - 10 year experience in a similar job with duties defined above in industrial and infrstructure projects.