Project Engineer - Mechanical or Chemical Engineer

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

Parkson Corporation - Golden, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Golden, CO

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Engineer position at Parkson Corporation involves utilizing engineering and design skills to manage technical activities in the development and customization of water and wastewater treatment systems. The role emphasizes mechanical design, structural analysis, and systems integration, ensuring that Parkson meets external customer needs through effective coordination with internal teams such as Sales, Application Engineering, Production, and Project Management, as well as external fabricators, suppliers, and customers. A successful project engineer will demonstrate the ability to handle multiple discipline projects while showcasing excellent project management, task management, and design supervision skills. Key responsibilities include preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects. The engineer will analyze and interpret customer-supplied information to design new equipment or modify existing systems to meet specific requirements. It is crucial to ensure that project specifications align with quotes provided. Once projects are initiated, the Project Engineer will oversee the creation of drawings, bills of material, submittal packages, and installation/operation manuals to support design and fabrication, facilitate installation, and achieve customer approval. As projects progress to the installation phase, the engineer will address any questions from engineers or contractors to ensure successful project completion. The role also involves developing specifications for necessary project equipment, preparing or leading the development of drawings and models based on sketches using standard techniques and computer-assisted design/drafting equipment. The Project Engineer will support the realization of designs through supply chain, production, and field installation and testing, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications. Regular meetings with client representatives will be held to establish requirements for new or existing equipment or systems. The position may require travel to suppliers, fabricators, or other locations for process inspections, factory testing, or to review fabrication issues and improvement opportunities. Additionally, the engineer will prepare and review calculations in support of structural, mechanical, and process designs, work on CAD and other engineering software to create drawings, calculations, and specifications, and assist with manufacturing issue resolution while collaborating with shop personnel on continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects.
• Analyzing and interpreting customer supplied information to design new equipment/systems or modify existing equipment/systems.
• Ensuring project specifications meet quoted requirements.
• Serving as Project Engineer for the creation of drawings, bills of material, submittal packages, and installation/operation manuals.
• Facilitating installation and achieving customer approval during project progression.
• Developing specifications for the project's needed equipment.
• Preparing or leading development of drawings and models based on sketches using standard techniques and CAD software.
• Supporting realization of designs through supply chain, production, and field installation and testing.
• Ensuring project compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Meeting with client representatives to establish requirements for new or existing equipment or systems.
• Traveling to suppliers, fabricators, or other locations for process inspections, factory testing, or to review fabrication issues/improvement opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing calculations in support of structural, mechanical, and process designs.
• Working on CAD and other engineering software to create drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Assisting with manufacturing issue resolution and collaborating with shop personnel on continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years practical experience in mechanical design is preferred.
• Demonstrated 3D modeling software and CAD drafting experience preferred.
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment equipment is preferred.
• Experience with design for live loads, e.g., seismic and wind loads, desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor or similar 3D modeling package preferred.
• Proficiency in standard business software including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of ERP & PLM systems preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with Value Engineering preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• EIT/PE preferred.

Benefits

• Health care (medical, dental, vision) coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay.