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Field Project Engineer

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Job Location:

Milpitas, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (21 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PSI Water Technologies Inc. (PSI) a subsidiary of Cleanwater1 Inc. is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. Cleanwater1 Inc. through its various operating subsidiaries is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment polymer activation systems chemical feed systems and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

PSI is seeking candidates for a full-time Field Project Engineer. Under the direction of the Director of Operations this position will work closely with the Engineering Controls Engineering Project Management and Field Service departments in support of project execution. Job duties will include reviewing and support equipment design preparing for commission and startup. Tasks may consist of project scope plan and specification review control panel design review control narrative preparation HMI and PLC programming controls manual creation startup planning and project startup support. Projects cover a diverse range of disciplines that offer many of avenues for professional growth and experience. As part of the engineering team the Field Project Engineer will support product lines through sustaining engineering initiatives and new designs for various applications. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with customer-centric personality strong communication skills and be able to collaborate with a tight-knit team to achieve the best possible results.

Essential Job Functions

Review project scope plans specifications and other related documentation
Review and confirm alignment of project scope with plans specifications control panel design piping and instrumentation diagram including confirmation that vendor-provided electrical control panel designs and bills of materials satisfy project requirements
Review create and/or review process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
Review and confirm equipment sizing design and specifications are suitable for site layout
Work with project manager and vendors to review and select materials and equipment that comply with component specification documents and application requirements
Communicate with vendors to provide clarification and details for fabrication
Create project and product documentation such as control strategies installation guides/documentation operations and maintenance guides/documentation (including detailed step by step operations and troubleshooting guides) startup plans and field acceptance test plans for standard and custom projects
Assist with project submittal processes and meet with customers to resolve design issues
Assist in control system programming and provide control panel testing support
Determine appropriate wiring diagram and parameter settings for various electrical components such as VFDs monitors instrumentation and transmitters
Create project and product-training guides and presentations for projects
Start-up and commission equipment on site
Maintain positive relationships and ensure effective communications between customer(s) and project team members are maintained while on site for startup
Troubleshoot field-related service issues for electrical systems
Provide technical support to both PSI team members and customers
Provide project engineering support for Project Management department as needed
Establish standard practices across project startup execution for all product lines
Research identify and pilot test new instrumentation and devices that can be incorporated into system designs
Prepare drawings bills of materials and other documentation needed for fabrication of sub-assemblies
Comply with PSI safety and personal protective equipment policies while working at company facilities and customer sites as exposure to dangerous or hazardous conditions is possible
Regular travel to customer sites to complete tasks
Willingness to travel and work under a variety of weather extremes
Have and maintain a valid drivers license with a clean driving record (MVR will be run regularly)
Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical/chemical/civil/environmental) from an accredited college or university.
Two to three years experience engineering experience.
Ability to read interpret and redline construction drawings including mechanical process and electrical.
Experience with industrial control systems HMIs PLCs VFDs AC/DC motor controls and pump system.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD 2D.
Strong electrical technical and troubleshooting skills.
Strong technical writing and both written and verbal communication skills.
Detailed-oriented organized self-starter and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability and willingness to travel between facilities and to customer sites (up to 50% of the time to locations within the continental U.S. and Canada).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industries.
Knowledge of NFPA and UL standards.
Familiarity with Great Plains ERP and Salesforce software.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Regularly required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel talk and hear and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or controls.
Vision abilities required include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25lbs.
Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.

Work Environment

At least 25% office setting.
Up to 25% light industrial.
Up to 50% customer jobsites.
May be exposed to a variety of weather elements as well as areas of high noise levels hazardous propellants chemicals. and industrial facilities.
Exposure to liquid and dry chemicals and substances associated with water and wastewater treatment including permanganate polymers sodium hypochlorite and liquid ammonium sulfate among others.
Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is an exempt position. Compensation is dependent on skill level. The base salary range for this position is $90000 and $120000. Benefits package and incentives are provided. We generally offer employees working 21 hours per work or more medical dental vision along with voluntary ancillary benefits. The Company has a 401(k)-match program and has company-paid life and AD&D insurance available for eligible employees.

Cleanwater1 Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Cleanwater1Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at its affiliated subsidiariesmaintaina drug-free workplace.

Pay Range:$90000 - $120000 per year

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