Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater, End-to-End (Onsite NJ)

The Keystone Distinction Group; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium paid 100% by company

Onsite role

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineered equipment projects from receipt to shipment. You will manage schedules, submittals, and customer communications while coordinating with the fabrication shop and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in project engineering within manufacturing, water or public works, and a strong ability to read fabrication drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 4+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, water and wastewater, or public works.
• Hands-on experience owning engineered equipment projects end to end, including fabricated equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort reading and reviewing fabrication drawings.
• Highly organized and able to run several projects at once, with strong written and verbal communication with external stakeholders.
• Local to northern New Jersey and able to work fully onsite. No relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineered equipment projects from order receipt through shipment, holding schedule and budget.
• Serve as the customer-facing engineer on each project, working directly with consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, and end users.
• Prepare and manage submittal packages, O&M documentation, project schedules, and internal coordination across sales, engineering, purchasing, and production.
• Work public works requirements: specifications, prevailing wage, compliance, and approvals.
• Coordinate daily with the in-house fabrication shop and outside fabricators on drawings, build sequencing, and equipment inspections.
• Review drawings and designs for fit, function, and manufacturability before they reach the shop.
• Participate in weekly project engineering and fabrication meetings to keep the backlog moving.

Skills

Project engineering

Mechanical aptitude

Reading fabrication drawings

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineered equipment projects from receipt to shipment. You will manage schedules, submittals, and customer communications while coordinating with the fabrication shop and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in project engineering within manufacturing, water or public works, and a strong ability to read fabrication drawings.