Project Engineer - Mechanical

Weston Solutions; Town of Texas, Austin (WI, TX); Remote; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact as a Professional Mechanical Engineer. This role involves working on innovative projects in water and wastewater treatment, contributing to sustainable solutions that benefit communities. You will collaborate with diverse teams, lead engineering efforts, and mentor emerging professionals. With a commitment to employee growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to drive change, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Work/Life Flexibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in mechanical or civil engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with ability to obtain registration in additional states.
• Experience with drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering work requiring a Professional Engineer's seal.
• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Prepare and negotiate construction bids for projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Piping Design

Water Treatment Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Environmental Consulting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

REVIT

Plant3D

Job description

Description

At Weston Solutions, Inc., you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston provides a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has evolved over sixty years as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services, helping clients achieve a more sustainable future through identifying, solving, mitigating, and managing critical environmental issues.

Weston is seeking a Professional Mechanical Engineer with a background in mechanical or civil engineering, specifically for water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, pressurized systems, and piping design. The ideal candidate will have experience in installation, design of new and renovation of existing systems, remediation systems, industrial treatment, manufacturing operations, and drinking water. The candidate should have participated in team-based projects in design and field commissioning, with a strong sense of community learning and mentorship.

Location: Various offices in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas (Texas); West Chester, PA; Chicagoland Area, IL; or Concord, NH. Remote work considered for very strong applicants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer with an active NCEES account; ability to quickly obtain registration in additional states.
• Experience with drinking water facilities, wastewater treatment, conveyance, remediation systems, energy providers, and government clients.
• Knowledge in conveyance piping and pressurized piping design, including pump sizing, transient pressures, pipe flow, and head loss calculations.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting, permitting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with analysis tools and modeling software for pipe networks and mechanical systems; knowledge of CAD programs like AutoDesk Civil 3D, REVIT, and Plant3D is a plus.
• Experience in preparing, evaluating, and negotiating construction bids for private and government projects.
• Effective communication skills for report writing, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Ability to develop scopes of work, evaluate quotes, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Capability to respond to RFPs with technical approaches and competitive pricing.
• Strong communication with engineering teams on design and technical tasks.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for Federal projects.
• Willingness to perform site visits and bid walks with effective note-taking and field markups.

Expected Outcomes

• Responsible for all engineering work requiring their seal or under their leadership, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Adherence to Weston’s Engineering Design Quality Manual and guiding project teams.
• Participation as a leader in relevant engineering competencies and mentorship of junior staff.
• Establishment of a project and program management contact network.
• Performing engineering calculations and analyses per design criteria.
• Collaborating with peers and supporting project estimation and tracking.
• Developing project designs with a focus on leadership development.
• Reviewing data, reports, and specifications; conducting quality control checks.
• Leading proposal efforts and project cost development.
• Engaging in professional societies and client interactions.

Benefits

Weston invests in its people with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with employer contributions.
• Paid time off, life and disability plans, critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Compensation varies based on experience, education, and skills.

Salary Range: $66,400 - $88,600 - $110,700