Project Engineer III

Xylem; Nederland (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in the United States seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering execution for industrial municipal water and wastewater projects. You will serve as the technical lead from contract award through final acceptance, coordinating with project management, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires deep expertise in process and mechanical engineering, systems integration, risk management, and commissioning, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex industrial water/ wastewater projects.
• Proven ability to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily operations of the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and optimize processes.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Responsible for resource allocation for the department.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and other technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate projects and resolve issues.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in technology.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Review and approve technical documents and reports.
• Lead engineering activities for filter press projects from contract award through final acceptance.
• Support warranty or field service requests after project completion.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, process requirements, and technical documentation to establish project execution plans.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables, schedules, and project milestones.
• Ensure engineering team deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Process engineering

Risk management

Commissioning

Procurement support

Team mentoring

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering execution of industrial municipal water and wastewater treatment projects involving filter press systems, sludge dewatering equipment, solids handling systems, and related process technologies. This position serves as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements.

The role collaborates closely with project management, applications engineering, manufacturing, electrical engineering, suppliers, direct customers, and end users to execute contracts. The Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership on equipment design, system integration, procurement support, risk management, commissioning, and performance optimization. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily operations of the Mechanical Engineering department
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and optimize processes
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
• Responsible for resource allocation for the department
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and other technical staff
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate projects and resolve issues
• Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in technology
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Review and approve technical documents and reports
• Lead engineering activities for filter press projects from contract award through final acceptance.
• Support warranty or field service requests after project completion.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, process requirements, and technical documentation to establish project execution plans.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables, schedules, and project milestones.
• Ensure engineering team deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities involving:
• Mechanical systems
• Process engineering
• Electrical systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• Structural interfaces
• Piping systems

Technical Documentation

• General arrangement and fabrication drawings
• Equipment layouts
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Process flow diagrams (PFD)
• Technical descriptions
• Equipment specifications
• Data sheets
• Design calculations