Careers

PWTech is seeking a project manager capable of working with significant independence and on a wide range of products and applications from the design phase until final construction. You will need to coordinate with civil, electrical and project engineers, and work with other engineers and fabricators on both new and existing products. A cover letter is required to apply for this position. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Daily tasks:

• Coordinating and scheduling design, approval, fabrication, and assembly of components from multiple sources to meet project requirements within time and budget requirements
• Selection and integration of sensors, motors, control systems and other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Communicating with customer engineers to provide documentation and answer RFIs
• Drawing and designing using AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Inventor to create and maintain P&ID, proposal, submittal, and fabrication drawings
• Read through spec documents to understand and meet scope of supply for mechanical and electrical/controls requirements
• Updating internal reports to track project budgets and statuses

Requirements:

The following requirements are mandatory, and should be addressed in a cover letter:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD Platform
• Familiarity with basic electrical theory, controls, and electronics

Highly Desirable:

The following experience/skills are highly relevant to this job but not required. Candidates with such experience are encouraged to highlight examples of the following in their resume and cover letter:

• 3-10 years project or production management experience
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar PDM System
• Familiarity with basic PLC programming
• Strong understanding of material science, structures, and statics, with emphasis on steel fabrication
• Practical trade skills, including any mechanical/plumbing/electrical experience
• Experience in the water or wastewater industry and/or knowledge of water treatment chemistry, microbiology, and modern water and wastewater treatment processes
• Experience with QuickBooks

As a small and rapidly growing company, PWTech requires employees who are adaptable, flexible, hardworking and motivated and who love the challenge of being an integral part of growing a business. This position is for a self-starter who would like to grow with a company, make their mark in the industry and shape their own career path in technical services, sales or management.
You will need to work with minimal supervision and be able to demonstrate good judgment and sound reasoning in fulfilling this role. This role will ideally suit a recent graduate or someone with a few years of experience. Your primary role will be to provide technical support for our on-site piloting/testing and start-up services.

Daily tasks will involve:

• Running pilot tests, to include transporting pilot trailer to site, set up, and teardown of equipment
• Results analysis and report writing
• Laboratory analysis work
• Commissioning installations of new equipment
• Communicating with and supervising field technicians to ensure a high quality of work

Traveling will be a non-negotiable part of this job. You will be based out of our Rosedale, MD office. It is anticipated that you will spend up to 3 weeks a month on the road traveling throughout the U.S. each week. (Head out Monday, back Friday as a general rule). New hires are expected to apply for a passport as part of the hiring process to support occasional travel outside the United States. This job also involves working predominantly in industrial or municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities when in the field.

Key performance indicators for this job will be:

• Analyzing a wide variety of facility processes and determining appropriate physical and chemical options for treatment.
• Generating required documentation (i.e. data and reports) in a timely manner with minimal supervision, and minimal corrections required.
• Developing a rapport with customers and other stakeholders in the field and presenting PWTech in the best possible light.
• Successful start-up and operation of equipment including necessary troubleshooting.
• A high level of proficiency in written/spoken English, and a high level of computer literacy utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook.
• The right applicant will find a very broad array of opportunities for career development beyond the role described here.

Requirements:

The following requirements are mandatory and MUST be addressed in a cover letter (no cover letter as per this instruction = no response). Applicants that cannot demonstrate the following will not be considered:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering with Environmental concentration, or another engineering field with relevant education and/or experience.
• A desire to pursue a career in the water/wastewater/environmental industry.
• A current USA Drivers license and a clean driving record.
• The ability to pass DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• The ability to travel 80% of the time, 12 months per year.

Highly Desirable:

The following experience/skills are highly relevant to this job but not required. Candidates with such experience are encouraged to highlight examples of the following in their resume and cover letter:

• experience in the water or wastewater industry and/or knowledge of water treatment chemistry, microbiology, and modern water and wastewater treatment processes
• laboratory skills
• practical trade skills, including any mechanical/plumbing/electrical experience
• any experience with field/pilot testing, starting up, or commissioning equipment

This role will ideally suit someone with a few years of experience as a treatment plant operator or OIT, or who is getting started in the industry. Your primary role will be to provide operator support for our on-site piloting/testing services, and to troubleshoot and maintain existing equipment.

Daily tasks will involve:

• Running pilot tests
  • Adjusting process equipment to optimize results
  • Calibrating field laboratory equipment
  • Measuring and recording outcomes of trial runs
  • Transport equipment between trial sites
• Communicating with field engineers and home office to ensure a high quality of work
• Basic laboratory work and sample analysis
• Depending on skillset, you may be called upon to analyze your results and report on your findings
• Traveling will be a non-negotiable part of this job. You will be based out of our Rosedale, MD office. It is anticipated that you will spend up to 3 weeks a month on the road travelling all around the USA each week. (Head out Monday, back Friday as a general rule). This job also involves working predominantly in wastewater treatment facilities when in the field.

Key performance indicators for this job will be:

• Successful operation of equipment including necessary troubleshooting.
• The ability to develop a rapport with customers and other stakeholders in the field and present PWTech in the best possible light.
• Maintaining required documentation (i.e. trial data, expenses, status reports) in a timely manner with minimal supervision, and minimal corrections required.

Requirements:

The following requirements are highly relevant to this job but not required. Candidates are encouraged to highlight examples of the following in their resume and cover letter. (No cover letter as per this instruction = no response).

• Coursework towards a degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related fields.
• A high level of computer literacy utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Practical trade skills, including any mechanical/plumbing/electrical experience
• Experience in the water or wastewater industry and/or knowledge of water chemistry
• Laboratory skills
• A desire to pursue a career in the water/wastewater/environmental industry.

The following requirements are MANDATORY:

• A current USA driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• A high level of proficiency in written/spoken English.
• The ability to travel 3 weeks per month, 12 months per year.
• any experience with field/pilot testing, starting up, or commissioning equipment