Fluid Systems Project Engineer - P&ID & Custom Equipment

Engtal; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a Project Engineer in Dayton, OH to own P&ID and fluid-system engineering for custom industrial equipment. You will develop piping layouts, select pumps and valves, and ensure integration with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams throughout design, testing, and commissioning phases.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical/process engineering with cross-functional teamwork and limited travel, driving technical ownership from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design, process engineering, piping systems, fluid handling, or custom industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop technical engineering drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and related mechanical components.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, DraftSight, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating across engineering teams.
• Comfortable discussing technical designs, explaining engineering decisions, and working through solutions with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop P&IDs, piping layouts, and detailed fluid-system schematics for custom industrial equipment.
• Design systems involving compressed air, water, hydraulic fluids, refrigerants, oils, fuels, vacuum, and other process fluids.
• Select and specify pumps, valves, regulators, flow meters, filters, piping, tubing, fittings, and instrumentation.
• Perform engineering calculations involving flow rates, pressure drops, pipe sizing, pump selection, and other fluid-system requirements.
• Create bills of materials, component specifications, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs integrate properly with the overall equipment.
• Participate in technical design reviews and customer discussions, helping resolve engineering questions and communicate design decisions.
• Support equipment testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning as projects move through manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Process engineering

Piping systems

Fluid handling

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Job description

Engtal is seeking a Project Engineer in Dayton, OH to own P&ID and fluid-system engineering for custom industrial equipment. You will develop piping layouts, select pumps and valves, and ensure integration with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams throughout design, testing, and commissioning phases.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical/process engineering with cross-functional teamwork and limited travel, driving technical ownership from concept to production.