Project Engineer - Korean speaking (Canonsburg, PA or Houston TX)

Aquatech tackles 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 through innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

About the role

This full-time, exempt position is based in our Houston, TX or Canonsburg, PA office. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Up to 30% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Primary Requirements

• Lead project design coordination with internal engineering departments, external engineering agencies, Site Contractors, and Client Site Engineers.
• Coordinate engineering document submissions to customers and vendors.
• Expedite engineering deliverables and document requests from the Client.
• Act as the primary liaison for the site office between Client, Site Contractor, and Aquatech.
• Provide status, control, and progress reporting support services for all site activities on the project.
• Attend scheduled review meetings and daily site meetings with the client.
• Support correspondence with customers via the Project Manager.
• Assist in the supervision of construction activities at the site during the construction phase.
• Conduct site visits during the construction phase.
• Verify project progress and prepare the monthly progress report for site works.
• Expedite critical engineering solutions during the construction phase and work as an integrated team with the Client and Site Contractor.
• Ensure any Client design changes are properly communicated to the project team and managed through the change management control process.
• Oversee as-built documentation for the project.
• Solicit inputs from Site contractors on the progress of the project schedule.

Secondary Requirements

• Preparation of project documents.
• Review of project specifications.
• Maintain the Project Master document list.
• Facilitate timely engineering reviews of vendor quotes.
• Review vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for compliance with project specifications.
• Responsible for accurately reporting engineering progress in the project schedule.
• Coordinate the collection of necessary inputs to the 3D model and resolution of issue tags.
• Assist in updating the Primavera P6 schedule weekly with inputs from contractors.
• Vendor follow-up and expediting.
• Periodic vendor visits to monitor progress.
• Internal communication with all departments.
• Track material status in SAP and update project status.
• Preparation of packing slips and related shipment documentation.
• Coordinate engineering responses to RFI from subcontractors.
• Work autonomously without constant guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent math skills, applied creativity, mechanical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented, customer service-driven, and attention to detail.

Skills

• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking 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 sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP software.
• High-level proficiency in MS Office software.
• Experience with MS Projects and Primavera P6.
• Ability to navigate 3D models through Navisworks.
• Experience in using estimating software like RS Means, Sage (formerly Timberline) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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 involving sitting most of the time, with limited walking and standing.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.