Be a part of the Future of Sustainable Water Solutions with Newterra!
At Newterra, we’re not just engineering solutions—we’re redefining how industries manage water and wastewater sustainably. Every project we take on is a step toward a cleaner, greener planet, and our design team plays a vital role in making this vision a reality.
That's why we’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessels to join our mission. This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems that drive efficiency and sustainability in industries like Food & Beverage, Energy, Manufacturing, and more.
Here, every design tells a story—one of smarter systems, more sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s making waves in industrial water solutions, we’d love to hear from you!
At Newterra, we believe in taking the important step of investing in our employees. That is why we offer competitive benefit programs. Our Benefit programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, RRSP Employer Match, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation as well as Sick Time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Pressure Vessels
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Applications Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt
Vacancy: Yes
Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000
(Actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience)
SUMMARY:
Newterra is solving the world's most impactful water problems from providing drinking water for communities to cleaning hard to treat water for reuse or to return to the environment. The Pressure Vessel Applications Engineer at Newterra plays a key role in this mission of providing treatment solutions to address these needs. This position collaborates with sales, engineering, and procurement to tailor solutions for clients. Responsibilities include evaluating customer requirements, defining system design features, costing solutions accurately, and preparing bidding packages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review customer specifications, resolve issues, clarify requirements, and budget for non-standard requirements.
2. Work with the sales and operations teams to develop commercial strategies for competitive projects and document strategy sessions.
3. Verify designs from the process design group (or Develop process designs that) meets client project requirements.
4. Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to obtain component and equipment costs.
5. Prepare proposals including technical equipment details, influent parameters, discharge criteria, clarifications, customer technical questionnaires, and appendices.
6. Work with the sales team and supervisors to manage bid submission information. Estimate project schedules. Respond to customer questions.
7. Contribute to the developing new or existing tools, products, and processes as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Able to create firm priced proposals and cost estimate with minimal support and oversight.
9. Perform cost estimate and proposal reviews for junior level applications engineers and peers.
10. Lead proposal efforts during the sales process.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and promoting safety in accordance with Newterra’s safety policies and procedures.
- Comply with Quality Management Systems in accordance with Newterra’s internal quality standards.
- Complete all responsibilities while ensuring adherence to Newterra’s Delegation of Authority.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- More than +5 years’ experience in designing and budgeting pressure vessel systems.
- Experience in application areas: granular activated carbon, ion exchanges, greensand filters, and multimedia filters.
- Travel availability at < 5% annually.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and the ability to learn new computer applications quickly.
- Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods; required to stand, walk, and use business equipment daily such as a computer, copier, telephone, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 15 lbs. Complex thinking and analysis required with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, works in office environment, however, may be required to visit client sites and be exposed to indoor or outdoor industry specific elements.
The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties/responsibilities performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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