Proposals Engineer - Houston

Job Details

Job Location
Houston, TX - Houston , TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Engineering

Description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time PE Proposal Engineer to work in our Houston office location. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Proposal Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have excellent math skills, applied creativity, mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, team-oriented, customer service driven, and attention to detail. This candidate will also have experience in a project-related industry.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Five (5) years of experience in a project-related industry is preferred.
• Prior water/wastewater infrastructure project experience preferred.

Job Description:

• Provide general project management support to the project manager and the team.
• Review and understand customer technical specifications relating to the Water treatment plant.
• Should know about pumps, tanks, pressure vessels, piping, valves, instruments,
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, practices, and specifications.
• Prepare the necessary proposal documents/project documents.
• Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotes.
• Review vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for compliance with project specifications.
• Vendor follow-up & expediting
• Periodic vendor visits to monitor the progress
• Create and maintain the Project Master document list
• Co-ordinate the internal Engineering activities within different offices of Aquatech and with external engineering agency and Site Contractors
• Coordinate engineering responses to RFI from subcontractors
• Coordinate initial document submissions, address customer comments, timely resubmit revised documents, and closure to achieve approved status.
• Coordinate collection of necessary inputs to 3D model and resolution of issue tags.
• Follow up on Project action items to ensure timely closure.
• Attend and distribute minutes for internal and customer meetings as required.
• Create and distribute monthly Project Team updates.
• Provide status, control, and progress reporting support services on projects.
• Prepare project schedules in MS Projects or Primavera P6 per project requirement.
• Verify the project progress & prepare the monthly progress report
• Support correspondence with customers via the Project Manager.
• Travel to visit vendors, and job sites, or attend meetings with customers as and when required.
• Compile the RFB for EPC Contractors
• Compile the proposal/project documents required for client submission.
• Work autonomously without constant guidance.
• 25% of Travel (International and Domestic) will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Able to apply logical or scientific thinking principles to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Interpreting specifications related to engineering equipment.
• Attention to detail, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with multiple disciplined projects.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to use SAP software.
• Ability to use MS Office software at a high level of proficiency.
• Ability to use MS Projects and Primavera P6.
• Ability to navigate the 3D model through Navisworks.
• Experience in using estimating software like RS Means, Sage (formerly Timberline) is an advantage.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Overnight travel may be occasionally required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
• Five (5) years of experience in a project-related industry preferred
• Prior water/wastewater infrastructure project experience preferred.