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Project Engineer

Fort Pierce, FL

Posted: 03/26/2026 Job Number: 37695

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer.

Summary:
The Project Engineer will support and execute engineering and project delivery tasks for wastewater conveyance systems and industrial conveyor equipment (screw conveyors) used in wastewater/sludge/solids handling applications. The ideal candidate bridges detailed technical engineering, project coordination, and customer interface — working from concept through design, fabrication, start-up, and commissioning.

Position Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Interpret customer requirements and specifications for wastewater conveyance or solids-handling conveyor systems; translate into engineering deliverables (drawings, specs, layouts, general arrangement).
•Perform engineering calculations, selection of equipment (motors, drives, conveyance components), and material sizing (structural supports, load calculations, drive sizing) for conveyor systems.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; track progress against them.
• Review and approve equipment/submittal drawings, vendor proposals, shop drawings, and fabrication documents.
• Coordinate with manufacturing/fabrication, purchasing, field installation, and commissioning teams to ensure project milestones are met and quality expectations are achieved.
• Provide technical support in the field (shop visits, installation supervision, start-up, commissioning, testing).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to wastewater systems (e.g., hydraulic conveyance, solids handling, environmental/municipal standards) and conveyor design codes.
• Interface with customers, contractors, and internal teams; provide status updates, manage change orders, and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain project documentation (engineering files, change logs, factory test reports) and ensure proper handover for operation/maintenance.

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • 3 plus years of project engineering or project management experience for wastewater systems, conveyance systems or industrial conveyor equipment is ideal. Other areas or project engineering or management experience that will be considered is oil/gas, chemical plants, or some other kind of industrial equipment.
  • Experience with design, fabrication, installations and commissioning of industrial conveyors or wastewater conveyance systems (e.g. pipelines, pumps, solid handling conveyors) or similar heavy industrial equipment.
  • Experience with load calculations, motor/drive sizing, and material handling design.
  • CAD Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D Design tools (Solidworks or inventor)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Duration:  Temp-to-hire
Pay:  $41-$53/hr.
Location:  Fort Pierce, FL

If you are interested or would like more information on this position, please click the apply button or contact me directly at:

tharvey@selectek.net or call me at (678) 802-6625

 

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