Executes project engineering for industrial air pollution control and process equipment projects. Responsibilities include process and mechanical design, pipe and equipment sizing, instrumentation selection, engineering documentation, vendor quotation evaluation, procurement coordination, fabrication inspections, shipping, field startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project status reporting. The role supports power plant and industrial equipment projects and requires occasional local travel to customer sites.
Project Engineer
Company Overview
Fuel Tech is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development, commercialization, and application of state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, combustion efficiency, and advanced engineering services. These technologies enable customers to operate efficiently in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
Position Overview:
Responsible for day-to-day project engineering activities. May also be involved in the installation, start-up and troubleshooting of the equipment at the project site. Works closely with his/her supervisor and may be functionally assigned to a Project Manager for a specific project. During the project life cycle the project engineer may be required to generate submittal documents, conduct shop inspections to assess ongoing progress with outside vendors and generate reports.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares detailed project engineering designs for small to medium projects including development of the flow and pressure tables for the process flow diagram, pipe sizing, instrumentation selection, and pump and control valve sizing and selection. Ensures that all equipment and services meet applicable codes and standards for design, safety, and quality. Additionally, the project engineering shall ensure that all designs meet the client specifications
- Produces (with the help of the CAD dept where necessary) and utilizes all engineering drawings and other engineering deliverables necessary to construct the project including P&ID, fabrication, BOM, O&M manual, FAT documents, and vendor drawings
- Develops RFQ, solicits quotations from qualified vendors, evaluates quotations and reports recommendations to the assigned Project Manager or supervisor
- Generates and processes equipment and electrical/controls (in conjunction with the Electrical, Instrument and Controls Engineer) purchase orders and follows-up on delivery of items. Coordinates orders and deliveries with mechanical, electrical, and structural fabrication vendors. Responsible for drafting CAR or NCR documents as needed for assigned projects
- Supervises and monitors equipment fabrication including system modules, equipment enclosures, tanks, chemical process vessels, etc.; documents result of equipment inspection and testing through written reports and photos
- Schedules equipment shipping including shipping between vendors and to customer
- Performs field equipment startup, commissioning and prepares all logs/records/reports to document the process and results
- Communicates project status through project reports, meeting minutes, action lists and all other required communications
- Maintains awareness of technical developments in assigned areas. Recommends new products or improved sources for goods and services to the supervisor or Project manager
- Adheres to Fuel Tech policies, procedures, safety plans and assigned goals
- Performs the job in a safe and responsible manner; abides by all laws, codes, and site-specific work rules; and strives to exceed the client’s expectations
- This position does not directly supervise Fuel Tech employees and is based on self-direction
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of engineering tools and methods. Requires knowledge of boiler plant work practices and experience with engineering projects
- Knowledgeable of power plants or industrial equipment and operations
- Knowledgeable of pumps, valves, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls. Knowledgeable of the process industry standards and safety codes (e.g., AWD D1.1, ASME B31., NFPA 85 and UBC)
- Exposure and/or demonstrated proficiency with hydraulic pipe modeling software such as AFT and/or Flow of Fluids
Education and Experience:
- Requires a BS in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical
- Experience with AFT Arrow, SNCR and SCR desirable
- Proficient with the primary responsibilities of the position, and experience with utility boilers, industrial furnaces and related equipment is essential
- Competent in the use of Spreadsheet, Presentation and Word Processing software
- Requires 3 to 5 years of project engineering experience with increasing responsibility in executing engineering projects
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements:
Travel (<20%) local travel to support critical outage projects with extended work hours on occasion. May require work in hot, dirty environments for periods of time.
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