Southwest Fluid Products, Inc. (“SWFP”) is seeking a Project Engineer to support the engineering, design, drafting, permitting, estimation, and technical execution of water and wastewater treatment projects.
Position: Project Engineer
Reports to: Design and Engineering Manager
Location: Based out of Weatherford, TX, with hybrid work flexibility for the right candidate
Travel: Periodic travel to job sites, customer meetings, and regulatory meetings
Position Summary:
Southwest Fluid Products, Inc. (“SWFP”) is seeking a Project Engineer to support the engineering, design, drafting, permitting, estimation, and technical execution of water and wastewater treatment projects.
This role is intended for an early-career engineer who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to develop broad experience across engineering, plant design, drafting, and project support functions.
The Project Engineer will work closely with Design and Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Field Operations, customers, and regulators to support successful project execution from concept through construction.
This role combines engineering and technical design responsibilities with proposal support, budgetary estimating, drafting coordination, permitting support, and regulatory compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Engineering and Regulatory Support
a) Draft engineering reports and technical memorandums.
b) Support preparation of TPDES permit applications and regulatory documentation.
c) Assist with TCEQ compliance coordination and permitting requirements.
d) Coordinate with customers, regulators, and consulting engineers as required.
2) Plant Design and Process Engineering
a) Perform hydraulic calculations, including freeboard, pipe sizing, and weir sizing calculations.
b) Support process and equipment sizing for activated sludge, Bardenpho, A2O, and related treatment systems.
c) Perform disinfection storage calculations and related process evaluations.
d) Support air supply and aeration system design, including blowers, diffusers, and airlifts.
e) Support pump sizing and hydraulic evaluation for lift stations, effluent pumps, and non-potable water systems.
f) Ensure plant designs align with applicable TCEQ design criteria and project requirements.
3) Drafting and Technical Coordination
a) Prepare and modify submittal drawings, including plan and profile drawings, detail drawings, and site layouts.
b) Prepare and update as-built drawings.
c) Review fabrication drawings for technical accuracy and alignment with design intent.
d) Support development and maintenance of drafting standards and drawing organization.
4) Proposal Support and Estimation
a) Draft technical proposals and scope narratives in support of project pursuits.
b) Prepare budgetary estimates for bidding and proposal development.
c) Request and review RFQs from manufacturers and vendors.
d) Review project specifications, plans, and bid documents.
e) Participate in bid reviews with Project Managers and Operations leadership.
f) Coordinate with client-side engineers during proposal and design development activities.
5) Cross-Functional Collaboration
a) Collaborate with Sales, Design and Engineering, Project Management, and Field Operations throughout project execution.
b) Support communication between engineering, fabrication, and field execution activities.
c) Assist in identifying technical risks, design conflicts, and execution constraints early.
d) Support continuous improvement in engineering, drafting, and estimation processes.
Expected Outcomes (First 12-24 Months):
1) Improved quality and responsiveness of engineering and drafting deliverables.
2) Faster turnaround of budgetary estimates and proposal support materials.
3) Improved technical coordination between Design and Engineering, Project Management, and Field Operations.
4) Increased consistency and accuracy in drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
5) Reduced engineering-related execution issues during fabrication and installation.
6) Growing technical capability, independence, and ownership across project phases.
Qualifications:
1) Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
2) 2–4 years of engineering, design, drafting, or project-related experience preferred.
3) Experience in water and wastewater treatment systems preferred.
4) Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
5) Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, or similar drafting/design software preferred.
6) Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills required.
7) Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus, but not required.
Cultural Fit:
1) Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.
2) Comfortable working across engineering, operations, and project teams.
3) Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
4) Eager to learn and develop technical and operational knowledge.
5) Embodies SWFP’s core values, especially Do It Right and Raise the Standard.