Mechanical Designer - Water/Wastewater Treatment - REMOTE

LOCATION: Remote (HQ in TX) with ability to travel to field sites

INDUSTRY: Water / Wastewater Treatment

CONTEXT: Seeking a temporary Contract or Freelance Mechanical Designer to design and draft process and piping systems and equipment for various projects relating to water/wastewater treatment in both industrial and oil & gas markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design pipe and pump systems relating to water / wastewater treatment and recycling.

Source pumps, flowmeters, pressure sensors and other instrumentation with specifications provided by engineering team.

Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs) and process and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Design basic steel structures using cost effective fabrication practices.

Prepare detailed mechanical design drawings and develop Bills of Materials for fabrication and construction bids.

Review and evaluate vendor and subcontractor bids.

Coordinate with outside fabrication shop to build equipment per drawing and written specifications.

Make site visits as needed to follow up on fabrication and/or construction.

Manage filing and storage of drawings and other engineering documentation.

Track vendor/supplier delivery schedules and expedite as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of Mechanical or Chemical Engineering related to plant processes.

Prior experience designing/drafting process systems for wastewater treatment plants, such as vessels, tanks, pumps, pipes, valves, instrumentation, and filtration grids.

Good communication skills and ability to work well with both field personnel and management.

Proficient computer skills including Excel, AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Ability to work independently in the field to develop equipment, plot plans, pipe routing and connection plans and utility access plans.