Heartland Water Technology Looking for Mechanical Engineer at Remote Full Time

Job description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Remote position

Heartland Water Technology, Inc. is a dynamic and growing technology company that develops and markets proprietary wastewater treatment technology and services. Our technology is used in a number of areas including solid waste, natural gas production and electric power generation industries. Our systems use renewable and waste energy sources to power an evaporative water treatment process.

This position can be remote provided the candidate would be willing to travel extensively in the first six months to get closely aligned with the Company’s team and technology Preference would be given for candidates located near Heartland’s headquarters office outside of Boston. The Engineering Group performs project development, detailed design, and project implementation of the wastewater treatment systems.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for:

• Mechanical design of wastewater treatment systems
• Specifying equipment such as blowers, pumps, valves, tanks, instrumentation, and piping.
• Designing skidded packages including design of structural skids, platforms, pipe supports, FRP tanks, etc.
• Providing technical and operational support in the design, development, installation and commissioning, and maintenance of Heartland’s equipment and systems
• Developing specifications and coordinating manufacturing of systems by 3rdparty fabricators.
• Managing multiple equipment design, build and installation projects
• Setting and maintaining project schedules and project budgets (including labor and materials, to meet forecasted margins); drafting and implementing changes orders if appropriate
• Coordinating internal and external resources for project execution including providing regular, periodic project status updates, working to contract milestones, identifying long lead time items, and escalating project challenges
• Functioning as the primary, external customer contact on assigned projects, with focus on exemplary customer service
• Managing the procurement of equipment and material to implement design basis requirements on various projects including:
• Developing contractor bid packages, review contractor proposals, and assist with award selection in support of civil, building erection, pipe fabrication/installation, and electrical & instrumentation scope of work within a project
• Reviewing customer bid requests relative to system installation specifications and for integration into proposal and project execution plans, particularly with respect to field design and installation of equipment systems
• Providing support as needed during the business development process (e.g., providing installation cost estimates and related technical advisory support)
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to manage drafting requirements through a designer

Required Experience and Capabilities

We are a very collaborative and congenial team who really enjoys working together. To be successful at Heartland, in addition to critical skills and capabilities described below, you need to be someone with an ownership mentality and approach, a strong work ethic, a passion for solving problems, and the maturity to work (and play) well with others.

Specific required experience and capabilities include:

• Mechanical engineering degree or other engineering degree with significant experienced in mechanical design
• Minimum 5-10 years job related experience preferably in wastewater, chemical, power, or other process industry
• Broad practical experience designing and working with industrial systems; possess solid equipment and system operational knowledge to enable effective collaboration in the design of detailed water treatment systems. Practical experience to include:
• Designing specifications for process equipment such as instrumentation, pumps, blowers, VFDs, and piping systems
• Evaluating different vendor components
• Managing procurement activities on infrastructure projects
• Managing vendor production to meet specifications
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Understanding of process water and wastewater systems preferred
• Experience with Autocad and Solidworks required
• Project management skills including development of project requirements, budgeting, scheduling, and closing projects; experience directing the work of consultants and vendors
• Other required capabilities:
• Willingness to travel to project, customer and vendor sites; likely will require overnight and periodically extended stays
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps, lift up to 50 pounds, walk on outdoor surfaces
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to work independently and cross functionally including working in concert with others of equal or different skill sets
• Must demonstrate good judgment, an ownership mentality and approach and safe work habits

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, disability insurances, 401(k) plan, and Section 125 flexible spending account plan. We are a drug-free workplace.’
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 – $2.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience preferably in wastewater, chemical, power, or other process industry

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote