Description

Summary:

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 Electrical Engineer to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Director of Electrical Engineer Controls and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, an effective communicator, a relationship builder, and able to work within a team environment. This candidate also may be required to travel occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (or foreign equivalent)
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar position or a directly related position in the water treatment industry required.

Job Description:

• Review project inquiry specifications for process and analytical instrumentation for use in water treatment plants and preparing/compiling clarifications/exceptions to specifications.
• Perform calculations for electrical equipment installation and design (including MCC sizing, switchgear, power transformers, and power cabling) and PLC/HMI-based control systems used in prominent water treatment technologies (including demineralizers, softeners, ultrafiltration, and R.O. plants);
• Prepare competitive cost estimates for the instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment proposed for the project.
• Resolve technical issues with internal and external customers requiring compliance with North American standards (including NEMA, UL, CSA) and/or international standards (including IEC, ATEX, CE).
• Review project inquiries and specifications to perform proposal preparation or installation/commissioning of process and analytical instrumentation for use in water treatment plants.
• Prepare preliminary design/selection of Electrical and Instrumentation and control system equipment.
• Prepare Electrical and Controls design plans for execution, and (viii) designing and engineering both in hardware (such as PLC-based system control) and software using PLC and HMI.
• Proposal preparation or installation/commissioning of electrical equipment (including MCC, switchgear, power transformers, and power cabling) and PLC/HMI-based control systems used in prominent water treatment technologies (including demineralizers, softeners, ultra filtration, and R.O. plants)
• Proposal preparation or installation/commissioning of process and analytical instrumentation for use in water treatment plants.
• Developing or troubleshooting of PLC and HMI software for industrial processes.

Skill Requirements:

• International standards (including IEC, ATEX, CE) and North American standards (including NEMA, UL, CSA) for electrical and control system design.
• Familiar with the implementation of process instrumentation and control systems, electrical engineering as applicable to power/process industries
• Experience in design & engineering with PLC / HMI including programming or DCS & control system design.
• Experience in power or petroleum or process industries
• Must be able to read Instrumentation/ Electrical /Control System drawings and P&IDS.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers/suppliers.
• Maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Capability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work extra hours when a situation requires.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding, carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office
• Attention to detail.

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 the 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (or foreign equivalent)
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar position or a directly related position in the water treatment industry required.