Senior Project Engineer

Sulzer; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with a 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Cumming, GA, responsible for delivering advanced turnkey projects in the industrial water sector. The successful candidate will synchronize workflows across mechanical and electrical teams, ensuring on-time project delivery while managing costs and maintaining quality standards.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 6-10 years of project management experience. We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health plans, and a 401k plan with a 6% match.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10+ years of progressive project engineering and management experience in industrial water and wastewater fields.
• High proficiency in reading P&IDs and checking layout drawings.
• Legally authorized to work in the US with the flexibility to travel 30%-40% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize workflows across engineering teams.
• Travel nationwide to supervise installation work.
• Review and resolve technical specification discrepancies.
• Prepare engineering submittal documentation.
• Maintain cost control and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Mechanical design

Cost management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

Driven by growth in the FRC business, this role provides focused project delivery, improves cross‑functional coordination, and protects margins across advanced turnkey projects ($1M–$5M). Operating from our Cumming, GA facility, the Senior Project Engineer serves as the technical execution hub—collaborating with Mechanical Design, Electrical, and Project Engineering departments to combine resources and deliver complete industrial process systems on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Synchronize workflows across mechanical design, electrical, and project engineering teams to efficiently output complex systems.
• Travel 30%–40% nationwide to supervise on‑site installation work and assist with system commissioning and startup efforts.
• Review, interpret, and resolve discrepancies across technical specifications, customer layout drawings, orders, and P&IDs.
• Prepare engineering submittal documentation and directly address or rectify consulting engineer comments.
• Size, select, and generate purchase requisitions for system components including pumps, piping, tanks, and dosing equipment.
• Maintain sharp cost control, prepare project change orders, review vendor quotes, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Inspect fabricated equipment at manufacturing subcontractor facilities and record strict quality control documentation.
• Maintain close client communication regarding order status and support the sales process by answering technical engineering questions.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or 15 years of equivalent hands‑on engineering experience).
• 6 to 10+ years of progressive project engineering and management experience, specifically within the industrial water and wastewater fields.
• High proficiency in reading P&IDs, checking layout drawings, and working within AutoCAD and standard office suites (Excel/Word).
• Legally authorized to work in the US with the flexibility to travel nationwide 30%–40% of the time.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, make quick decisions under pressure, and manage costs against budgets.

Preferred Assets

• Active PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior experience with wastewater OEM technologies, industrial fluid handling, or onshore/offshore oil and gas process equipment.
• Familiarity with components like Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems, mixers, biological systems, and valves.
• Existing OSHA 30 or OSHA 40 safety certifications (training provided as needed).

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company‑paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short‑term & long‑term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.