Job Description
PROJECT ENGINEER
Water & Wastewater Equipment | Boonton, NJ | 100% Onsite | $110K to $120K Base
THE OPPORTUNITY
A privately held northern New Jersey manufacturer of water and wastewater process equipment is adding a Project Engineer. The company is growing, its order book is full, and it is deliberately building more work in its own fabrication shop instead of subcontracting it out. This hire adds the capacity to do more of that work well.
This is a project ownership role, not a coordination role. The engineer takes an order and carries it through to shipment: the schedule, the submittals, the documentation, the customer conversations, and the shop floor. Time is split between the office, the company's nearby fabrication shop, and the occasional customer site.
WHAT THE ROLE OWNS
- Manage engineered equipment projects from order receipt through shipment, holding schedule and budget.
- Serve as the customer-facing engineer on each project, working directly with consulting engineers, contractors, municipalities, and end users.
- Prepare and manage submittal packages, O&M documentation, project schedules, and internal coordination across sales, engineering, purchasing, and production.
- Work public works requirements: specifications, prevailing wage, compliance, and approvals.
- Coordinate daily with the in-house fabrication shop and outside fabricators on drawings, build sequencing, and equipment inspections.
- Review drawings and designs for fit, function, and manufacturability before they reach the shop.
- Participate in weekly project engineering and fabrication meetings to keep the backlog moving.
REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 4+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing, water and wastewater, or public works. This is a mid-level seat, not entry level.
- Hands-on experience owning engineered equipment projects end to end, including fabricated equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort reading and reviewing fabrication drawings.
- Highly organized and able to run several projects at once, with strong written and verbal communication with external stakeholders.
- Local to northern New Jersey and able to work fully onsite. No relocation assistance.
PREFERRED
- Water and wastewater equipment background.
- Experience with municipalities, utilities, or public works contracts (a major plus).
- PE a big plus but NOT required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base salary of $110,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.
- Medical premium paid 100% by the company for individual and family coverage, with no employee contribution on the base plan. A lower-deductible buy-up plan is available.
- Clear path to Senior Project Engineer, with later routes into design engineering or product development.
- Real project ownership and visibility in a stable, privately held company.
- Short northern NJ commute and minimal travel.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boonton, NJ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
Skills
- Budgetingunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Engineeringunmatched
- Engineering Consultingunmatched
- Engineering Managementunmatched
- Inside Salesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Order Processingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Project Engineeringunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Public Worksunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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