Sr Mechanical Engineer - Water

Skills Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its team delivering water treatment and liquid process solutions for industrial and healthcare customers. You will lead capital projects from $1M to $20M, coordinating with project managers, customers, vendors and internal teams to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.

A Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering is required; experience in water/wastewater or fluid processing and AutoCAD are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering field.
• Experience in water/wastewater or fluid processing environments.
• AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects from $1M to $20M, delivering on schedule and budget.
• Review engineering docs including P&IDs, drawings, schematics and vendor specs.
• Review BOMs for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Perform pump selection, hydraulic calculations, valve sizing, instrumentation selection and equipment specs.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets and vendor documentation.
• Support procurement activities including RFQ reviews and vendor evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and project teams throughout execution.
• Assist with proposal development, budgeting, labor estimates and costing.

Skills

Pumps

Piping systems

Valves

Instrumentation

Process equipment

AutoCAD

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading provider of water treatment and process filtration solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing engineering team. For more than 50 years, our client has delivered innovative solutions to customers across the food & beverage, healthcare, and industrial sectors, helping them improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and meet sustainability objectives.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or liquid process systems to play a key role in the delivery of capital projects ranging from $1M to $20M. You'll work closely with project managers, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle while helping drive technical excellence across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the execution of capital projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including P&IDs, fabrication drawings, schematics, and other project drawings.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Perform pump selection, hydraulic calculations, valve sizing, instrumentation selection, and equipment specification activities.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, datasheets, and vendor documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor selection, RFQ reviews, technical evaluations, and material tracking.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and project teams throughout project execution.
• Assist with proposal development, budgeting, labor estimates, and equipment costing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience within water treatment, wastewater treatment, or fluid process engineering environments.

Required Skills

• Experience working with pumps, piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• AutoCAD experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Customer-focused with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.