Project Engineer - Mechanical or Process

$500,000 - $500,000/Yr

Andritz - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alpharetta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer position at ANDRITZ in the Clean Air Technologies division involves managing and coordinating all engineering and design tasks throughout the project lifecycle. This role is crucial for ensuring successful project execution by aligning technical solutions with customer needs and maintaining project documentation and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and coordination of all engineering and design aspects over the full project lifetime, both internal and external.
• Understand and help create and maintain project technical documents including PID, PFD, mechanical layout drawings, electrical/instrumentation/controls documents, structural documents, engineering schedules, engineering calculations, specifications, project lists, and scope of supply.
• Schedule engineering tasks and align with the overall project plan.
• Clarify and present the technical solution to the customer.
• Act as the first contact for the customer regarding technical design.
• Align customized modifications with internal product design experts.
• Implement and manage the design freeze process, technical project reviews, engineering milestones, and approval procedures.
• Secure and reconcile documents of technical data exchange between engineering teams and the customer.
• Coordinate and compare engineering document templates and processes with teams and customers.
• Compile information for client presentations, supplier drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used engineering and design concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Ensure application of all defined Andritz procedures and standards in execution of work.
• Coordinate between engineering, purchasing, accounting, quality assurance, vendors, sales force, and customers for on-time, on-budget, and customer-approved delivery.
• Analyze project costs and suggest improvements.
• Assist sales in estimating project costs for quoting efforts.
• Develop countermeasures and mitigation measures in case of deviations and manage design changes.
• Assist project management from contract validity to the end of the warranty period.
• Present project-specific engineering procedures, tools, and templates to the project team and monitor their continuous use.
• Determine completeness of project-related information and request information when necessary.
• Utilize design standards and practices from other Andritz entities for US organization.
• Support the Director of Operations and Engineering in commercial and contract management as needed.
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports.
• Assist with preparing and evaluating tender and construction packages as needed.
• Assist with large capital project development, including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, preliminary engineering designs, and capital cost estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science with a focus on mechanical engineering, process engineering, plant engineering, etc.
• Practical experience in large-sized industrial engineering of at least 5 years, preferably in Clean Air Technologies.
• Project engineering or project management experience on capital projects ranging from $500k to $20M.
• Registered as an EIT or PE is an asset.
• Working knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft software, including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and TEAMS, as well as CAD software such as AUTOCAD and/or Inventor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) plan
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• Financial support for professional development and certifications
• Competitive paid-time-off policies including vacation, paid holidays, and sick days
• Positive and collaborative culture
• Regular company events and social activities