Senior Engineer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX seeks an Engineer specialized in pumps and fluid processes to design, review, and optimize project documentation.

The role focuses on advanced pump design, hydraulic calculations, and vendor collaboration, ensuring accurate BOMs and electrical schematics compliance. Strong communication and self-direction are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• Experience in water, wastewater, or fluid processing industries.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering software.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve project documentation (P&IDs, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, BOM).
• Perform advanced pump design/selection and hydraulic calculations to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors, author data sheets, initiate RFQs, and support procurement.
• Support sales with cost, labor, and subcontractor estimates for proposals.

Skills

Advanced Pump Design

Hydraulic Calculations

AutoCAD Experience

Project Documentation Review

Vendor Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering Applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design & Review: Review and approve crucial project documentation, including P&IDs, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Equipment Selection: Perform advanced pump design/selection, hydraulic calculations, and valve/instrumentation specification to meet contractual requirements.
• Strategic Sourcing: Author data sheets, collaborate with vendors, initiate RFQs, and make data-driven purchasing determinations to keep projects moving.
• Collaborative Leadership: Drive critical customer and vendor meetings while supporting the sales team with precise cost, labor, and subcontractor estimates for commercial proposals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred).
• Experience: Proven track record of engineering success within the water, wastewater, or fluid process industries.
• Tech Skills: Experience with AutoCAD and engineering applications is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: A self-directed, highly organized team player with top-tier problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in advanced pump design, hydraulic calculations, and vendor collaboration within the water and wastewater industries. Proficient in reviewing project documentation and providing accurate cost estimates to support commercial proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Pump Design
• Hydraulic Calculations
• AutoCAD Experience
• Project Documentation Review
• Vendor Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• PID Review
• Fabrication Drawing Approval
• Electrical Schematic Review
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Valve Specification
• Instrumentation Specification

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Team Player
• Self-Directed
• Highly Organized

Industry Keywords

• Water Industry
• Wastewater Industry
• Fluid Process Industry

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Engineering Applications