Project Engineer 1st Shift

Job Description

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer 1st Shift to join our Sanford, NC team. You will direct engineering projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion. To finish assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors. This position will also oversee all high voltage electrical repairs and upgrades.

You Will

• Uses team management skills to lead projects for operations, new product design and facilities.
• Directs development of an action plan and estimates requirements for resources—management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Assesses vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status.
• Monitors progress of development project and compares actual costs with estimates.
• Works with design group to modify plans as appropriate if problems arise.
• Prepares monthly reports, detailing progress, and costs for top management.
• Reviews and studies existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Works with operations department in troubleshooting problems.
• Cooperates with project engineers from other plants to share similar problems and solutions.
• Creates justification and submits capital requests for projects.
• Oversight of all high voltage equipment on site including Arc Flash program
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in mechanical and systems engineering design and three or more years of project management.
• Excellent communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports.
• Experience with Auto CAD, SolidWorks or 3D modeling or similar mechanical CAD, as well as general computer skills
  
  

Compensation

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.