Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Selectek is partnering with a firm in Alpharetta, Georgia to hire a Mechanical Project Engineer on a contract-to-direct basis. Candidates in this role will support and execute engineering and project delivery tasks for wastewater conveyance systems and industrial conveyor equipment (screw conveyors) used in wastewater/sludge/solids handling applications.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Direct Hire Location: Alpharetta, GA Expected Pay Range: $39 - $50 per hour before permanent conversion depending on experience and certification. Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• 3 plus years of engineering experience in wastewater systems, conveyance systems or industrial conveyor equipment design.

• Experience with design, fabrication, installations and commissioning of industrial conveyors or wastewater conveyance systems (e.g. pipelines, pumps, solid handling conveyors)

• Experience in conveyor load calculations, motor/drive sizing, and material handling design.

• Project Engineering or Project management experience preferably interacting with customers and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

• CAD Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D Design tools (solidworks or inventor)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

In addition to these requirements, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as Selectek is unable to provide sponsorship or work visa documentation. Job Order Details:

• Interpret customer requirements and specifications for wastewater conveyance or solids-handling conveyor systems; translate into engineering deliverables (drawings, specs, layouts, general arrangement).

•Perform engineering calculations, selection of equipment (motors, drives, conveyance components), and material sizing (structural supports, load calculations, drive sizing) for conveyor systems.

• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; track progress against them.

• Review and approve equipment/submittal drawings, vendor proposals, shop drawings, and fabrication documents.

• Coordinate with manufacturing/fabrication, purchasing, field installation, and commissioning teams to ensure project milestones are met and quality expectations are achieved.

• Provide technical support in the field (shop visits, installation supervision, start-up, commissioning, testing).

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to wastewater systems (e.g., hydraulic conveyance, solids handling, environmental/municipal standards) and conveyor design codes.

• Interface with customers, contractors, and internal teams; provide status updates, manage change orders, and resolve technical issues.

• Maintain project documentation (engineering files, change logs, factory test reports) and ensure proper handover for operation/maintenance.

To be considered for this position, apply via the link, or if email is more convenient, send an up-to-date resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and reference this job posting. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io to reach Joey Fairbanks from Selectek for more information.