Senior Project Engineer

E496 Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401k match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver turnkey industrial process systems from the Cumming, GA facility. You will lead technical execution, coordinate Mechanical Design, Electrical and Project Engineering teams, and ensure projects meet time and budget targets.

Expect 6–10+ years in project engineering, strong P&ID and AutoCAD skills, and willingness to travel 30–40% to support on-site installation and commissioning across the nation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or 15 years of equivalent hands-on experience.
• 6–10+ years of progressive project engineering/management in industrial water/wastewater fields.
• Proficiency reading P&IDs and layout drawings; experienced with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize workflows across mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams to deliver complex systems.
• Travel 30–40% nationwide to supervise on-site installation and commissioning.
• Review and resolve discrepancies across specs, drawings, orders, and P&IDs.

Skills

Project management

P&ID reading

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13'000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.