ZWE Project Engineer

Summary

The Project Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, is engaged in system design and equipment integration for ZWE projects/installations. This position performs project engineering tasks on organic waste processing systems including pre-processing, anaerobic digestion, and in-vessel composting systems. Technical tasks include conceptual designs, engineering calculations, process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation drawings, 3D system modeling, general arrangement drawings, installation instructions, and other design information.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will:

• Perform detailed calculations including mass and energy balance, pressure and flow through pipes, and unit conversions
• Create and review PFDs and P&IDs for major equipment and/or overall facility integration
• Create detailed 3D models and design drawings using Inventor, Revit, and Plant 3D modeling software based on design calculations
• Use software to create pipe schedules, device lists, power requirements, and motor lists
• Write process narratives for control, operation, and automation
• Maintain organization of plans, requirements, protocols, permits and standard operating procedures
• Assist with creation and maintenance of environmental management systems to comply with air permits and regulations
• Assist with preparation and negotiation of permit applications
• Support interaction with regulatory agencies, by preparing the required documentation, scheduling any required testing, and providing additional follow-up documentation as required
• Provide systems technical evaluation/performance feasibility studies of different anaerobic digestion and advanced in-vessel composting projects
• Research, plan, and integrate pollution control technologies into systems
• Review environmental regulations and determine or seek assistance with applicability decisions
• Travel up to 30% to customer and vendor locations, both domestic and international
• All other duties as assigned