Mechanical Designer - Water/Wastewater Treatment - REMOTE

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  • Austin, TX
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
LOCATION: Remote (HQ in TX) with ability to travel to field sitesINDUSTRY: Water / Wastewater TreatmentCONTEXT: 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.

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