Field Project Engineer

MSCCN; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. in Milpitas, CA seeks a Field Project Engineer to support project execution across engineering, controls, and field service. You will review designs, assist with commissioning, and help startup with a customer-centric approach.

Expect travel to customer sites and close collaboration with a tight-knit team. The role emphasizes control system programming, documentation, and on-site startup across multiple projects, with growth opportunities in sustaining engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two to three years’ experience engineering.
• Ability to read and redline construction drawings (mechanical, process, electrical).
• Experience with industrial control systems – HMIs, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in the continental U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, plans, specifications.
• Verify alignment of scope with plans, panel design, and diagrams.
• Create and review PFDs and P&IDs.
• Assist with control system programming and startup.
• Prepare installation guides and operation manuals.
• Travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering aptitude

Reading drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a subsidiary of Cleanwater1, Inc., is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. Cleanwater1, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment, including on‑site hypochlorite generation equipment, polymer activation systems, chemical feed systems, and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

PSI is seeking candidates for a full‑time, Field Project Engineer. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, this position will work closely with the Engineering, Controls Engineering, Project Management, and Field Service departments in support of project execution. Job duties will include reviewing and support equipment design, preparing for commission, and startup. Tasks may consist of project scope, plan and specification review, control panel design review, control narrative preparation, HMI and PLC programming, controls manual creation, startup planning, and project startup support. Projects cover a diverse range of disciplines that offer many of avenues for professional growth and experience. As part of the engineering team the Field Project Engineer will support product lines through sustaining engineering initiatives and new designs for various applications. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with customer‑centric personality, strong communication skills, and be able to collaborate with a tight‑knit team to achieve the best possible results.

Essential Job Functions

• Review project scope, plans, specifications, and other related documentation
• Review and confirm alignment of project scope with plans, specifications, control panel design, piping and instrumentation diagram, including confirmation that vendor‑provided electrical control panel designs and bills of materials satisfy project requirements
• Review, create, and/or review process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Review and confirm equipment sizing, design, and specifications are suitable for site layout
• Work with project manager and vendors to review and select materials and equipment that comply with component specification documents and application requirements
• Communicate with vendors to provide clarification and details for fabrication
• Create project and product documentation such as control strategies, installation guides/documentation, operations and maintenance guides/documentation (including detailed step by step operations and troubleshooting guides), startup plans, and field acceptance test plans for standard and custom projects
• Assist with project submittal processes and meet with customers to resolve design issues
• Assist in control system programming and provide control panel testing support
• Determine appropriate wiring diagram and parameter settings for various electrical components such as VFDs, monitors, instrumentation, and transmitters
• Create project and product‑training guides and presentations for projects
• Start‑up and commission equipment on site
• Maintain positive relationships and ensure effective communications between customer(s) and project team members are maintained while on site for startup
• Troubleshoot field‑related service issues for electrical systems
• Provide technical support to both PSI team members and customers
• Provide project engineering support for Project Management department as needed
• Establish standard practices across project startup execution for all product lines
• Research, identify, and pilot test new instrumentation and devices that can be incorporated into system designs
• Prepare drawings, bills of materials, and other documentation needed for fabrication of sub‑assemblies
• Comply with PSI safety and personal protective equipment policies while working at company facilities and customer sites as exposure to dangerous or hazardous conditions is possible
• Regular travel to customer sites to complete tasks
• Willingness to travel and work under a variety of weather extremes
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR will be run regularly)
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/chemical/civil/environmental) from an accredited college or university.
• Two to three years’ experience engineering experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline construction drawings, including mechanical, process, and electrical.
• Experience with industrial control systems – HMIs, PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC motor controls and pump system.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong electrical, technical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical writing and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Detailed‑oriented, organized, self‑starter, and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between facilities and to customer sites (up to 50% of the time to locations within the continental U.S. and Canada).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industries.
• Knowledge of NFPA and UL standards.
• Familiarity with Great Plains ERP and Salesforce software.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
• Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.

Work Environment

• At least 25% office setting.
• Up to 25% light industrial.
• Up to 50% customer jobsites.
• May be exposed to a variety of weather elements as well as areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals. and industrial facilities.
• Exposure to liquid and dry chemicals and substances associated with water and wastewater treatment, including permanganate, polymers, sodium hypochlorite, and liquid ammonium sulfate, among others.
• Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Pay Range:$90,000 - $120,000 per year

This is an exempt position. Compensation is dependent on skill level. The base salary range for this position is $90,000 and $120,000. Benefits package and incentives are provided. We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical, dental, vision, along with voluntary ancillary benefits. The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company‑paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1,Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at https://cleanwater1.com/privacy-policy.

Cleanwater1,Inc.and its affiliated subsidiariesmaintaina drug‑free workplace.