Pumping & Dewatering Applications Engineer

Rubicon Recruiting, LLC.; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruiting, LLC. seeks an engineer to design and deliver pumping and dewatering systems for industrial and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with customers, contractors, sales, operations, and field teams from evaluation through execution.

You will perform hydraulic calculations, select equipment, review drawings, and develop proposals, while identifying risks and ensuring project success across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Background in pumping systems, hydraulics, water/wastewater, dewatering, fluid handling, or construction engineering.
• Understanding of pump curves, piping systems, valves, and pump selection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer pumping and dewatering solutions based on project plans, specifications, and site requirements.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, including pump selection, TDH, friction losses, and system capacity analysis.
• Evaluate piping configurations, pump performance, fluid dynamics, and system requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Develop technical proposals, scope letters, engineering calculations, and project submittals.
• Identify potential design, constructability, safety, and operational risks and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support during project execution, including commissioning, performance verification, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Pump selection

Drawing interpretation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Rubicon Recruiting, LLC. seeks an engineer to design and deliver pumping and dewatering systems for industrial and infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with customers, contractors, sales, operations, and field teams from evaluation through execution.

You will perform hydraulic calculations, select equipment, review drawings, and develop proposals, while identifying risks and ensuring project success across sites.