Remote Mechanical Engineer – Water & Mechanical Systems

CooperBuild; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperBuild is actively seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer based in Italy to support U.S.-based construction and engineering projects remotely. The role emphasizes pumps, piping, hydraulics, filtration, water treatment, and related mechanical/process equipment, with a strong preference for candidates fluent in English and able to collaborate across time zones.

Ideal candidates will review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with pumps, piping, filtration, hydraulics, and water/process systems.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.
• Willingness to work U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Review and support selection of pumps, valves, piping, filters, and related equipment.
• Perform or review flow, pressure, and hydraulic calculations.
• Support pump sizing and system performance evaluations.
• Review water circulation, filtration, drainage, sump, and water-transfer systems.

Skills

Pumps

Piping

Valves

Filtration

Hydraulics

Water systems

English

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Remote Mechanical Engineer – Water & Mechanical Systems

Italy – Remote · Full-Time · U.S. Business Hours · English

About the Role

CooperBuild is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer based in Italy to support U.S.-based construction and engineering projects.

This position is specifically focused on pumps, piping, hydraulic systems, filtration, water circulation, and mechanical/process equipment. We are not looking for an engineer whose experience is primarily HVAC or air-conditioning system design.

The successful candidate must have strong technical capabilities and be comfortable communicating professionally in written and spoken English with our U.S.-based team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and support the selection of pumps, valves, piping, filters, and related mechanical equipment
• Perform or review flow, pressure, and hydraulic calculations
• Support pump sizing and system performance evaluations
• Review water circulation, filtration, drainage, sump, and water-transfer systems
• Review water-treatment systems, including chemical-feed, disinfection, and ozonation equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical-room and process equipment issues
• Support equipment commissioning and system startup
• Review controls, instrumentation, and SCADA-related requirements
• Prepare and review process-flow diagrams, equipment schedules, and technical documentation
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and as-built documentation
• Coordinate remotely with U.S.-based project managers, engineers, vendors, and field personnel

Required Qualifications

• Must be based in Italy
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Professional experience with pumps, piping, valves, filtration, hydraulics, or water/process systems
• Strong understanding of flow, pressure, pump operation, and mechanical equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong written and spoken English
• Willing and able to work U.S. business hours
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills
• Reliable internet connection and remote-work setup

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Pump stations or mechanical rooms
• Water or wastewater treatment
• Swimming pool or large-scale water circulation systems
• Filtration and disinfection systems
• Ozonation and chemical-feed equipment
• Hydraulic modeling
• Controls and SCADA
• U.S. construction or engineering projects

Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily building HVAC/AC design without meaningful pump, piping, hydraulic, filtration, or water-treatment experience may not be a fit for this position.