Project Engineer

BW Water GmbH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Water GmbH is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead full engineering and support commissioning for UPW and wastewater treatment equipment at a state-of-the-art fab in Arizona. The role requires high-precision water quality control and adherence to semiconductor industry specs and environmental regulations.

Education: Bachelors or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with industrial wastewater, water, or chemical systems.
• Experience with UPW systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Semiconductor experience.
• Construction experience.
• A/E or EPC experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of process, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, civil and structural disciplines for equipment design and installation.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are developed, reviewed and submitted per Project Management direction.
• Maintain project schedule and flag issues to the team.
• Coordinate between engineering leads to ensure cross-disciplinary communication.
• Provide regular updates on engineering activities for management and clients.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, and commissioning.
• Review engineering deliverables for completeness and quality.
• Be onsite 5 days/week or travel to support document development.

Skills

Multi-discipline design engineering

Construction knowledge

Water treatment equipment

High-purity piping

UPW systems

Semiconductor experience

On-site construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are partnered in the construction of a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility (fab) in Arizona, and seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the full engineering and support commissioning activities for a ultra-pure water (UPW) and wastewater treatment equipment installation. This is a critical, high-precision role: semiconductor manufacturing requires extremely strict water quality standards, and all systems must meet semiconductor industry specifications, environmental regulations, and the fab’s aggressive construction timeline.

Job requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other relevant degree
Required
5+ years of work experience related to position
Preferred

• In depth experience with multi-discipline design engineering & construction knowledge in industrial wastewater, water, or other similar chemical systems.
• Understanding water treatment equipment, high-purity piping (PVDF, electropolished stainless steel), and clean construction practices.
• Experience with UPW systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Semiconductor experience.
• Construction experience.

• A/E and or EPC experience.

Job responsibilities

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of process, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, civil and structural disciplines as it pertains to the design and installation of the equipment.

• Responsible for ensuring all engineering deliverables are developed, reviewed and submitted per the direction of Project Management.
• Ensure compliance to the project schedule and highlight issues with the team upon identification
• Coordinate between engineering department leads to ensure communication is made in the development of all project documentation. Facilitate regular meetings to ensure communication and follow through between disciplines.
• Develop an extensive understanding of the design and be able to answer questions or provide solutions when asked by Project Management, Clients, or construction representatives.
• Provide regular updates on engineering activities as required to support project management such as:
• Progress updates (including % complete)
• Estimate to complete
• Labor estimates
• Attend regular meetings with engineering and clients to provide the technical point of contact for questions, updates and issue resolutions.
• Support equipment selection, procurement, and commissioning.
• Provide review of engineering deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Be available onsite 5 days/week in a construction environment as needed or travel as necessary to facilitate engineering document development.