Project Engineer

Andritz AG; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz AG in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Project Engineer to provide process and mechanical engineering support for air pollution control projects, including baghouse fabric filters and regenerative oxidizers.

You will perform mass and energy balances, develop equipment sizing and cost estimates, collaborate with sales and application engineers, and use AutoCAD to draft P&IDs and PFDs, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required.
• At least 3 years of mechanical or chemical engineering experience.
• Experience with process equipment sizing and data analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mass and energy balances and heat transfer calculations.
• Develop equipment sizing and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams.
• Create P&IDs and process flow diagrams with AutoCAD.
• Travel occasionally for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Mass and energy balances

Engineering calculations

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Time management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Job title: Project Engineer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Kennesaw, GA, US, 30144

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Project Engineer provides process and mechanical engineering support, calculations and equipment sizing for a wide variety of air pollution control projects: baghouse fabric filters, circulating dry scrubbers, sorbent injection equipment, material handling systems, regenerative thermal oxidizers, and wet electrostatic precipitators.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

• Perform mass and energy balances, heat transfer calculations, pressure drop calculations
• Review technical documents and specifications
• Develop cost estimates of equipment and services
• Work closely with application engineers in the sales department to ensure there are no gaps between proposal stage and post-contract stage regarding project scope, budget, and guarantees, providing cost-benefit analysis on new projects
• Utilize AutoCAD to create piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), logic diagrams, and instrument location drawings
• Write technical specifications for process instrumentation and equipment such as pressure/temperature transmitters, pitot tubes, level switches, fans, pumps, burners, etc.
• Approve quotes and generate purchase requisitions based on evaluation of performance curves, operating parameters, and customer specifications
• Correspond with our vendors, clients, engineering firms, partner companies, etc.
• Create functional descriptions, training presentations, start-up checklists, instrument lists, and operation manuals
• Coordinate project execution efforts between departments: mechanical, electrical, structural, purchasing, and project managers
• Travel occasionally to attend meetings, participate in sales efforts, perform studies/audits, start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting support

Job Specific Competencies

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have good oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Focused and efficient with time management and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in a professional environment

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working as a mechanical or chemical engineer

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Design and field experience with heavy industrial equipment is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.