Job Description

Overview

We are partnered in the construction of a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility in Arizona, seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and support commissioning activities for ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment equipment installation, ensuring compliance with strict water quality standards and project timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of process, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, civil and structural disciplines as it pertains to the design and installation of the equipment.
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables are developed, reviewed and submitted per the direction of Project Management.
  • Ensure compliance to the project schedule and highlight issues with the team upon identification.
  • Coordinate between engineering department leads to ensure communication in the development of all project documentation.
  • Facilitate regular meetings to ensure communication and follow through between disciplines.
  • Develop an extensive understanding of the design and provide solutions when asked by Project Management, Clients, or construction representatives.
  • Provide regular updates on engineering activities such as progress updates, estimate to complete, and labor estimates.
  • Attend regular meetings with engineering and clients to provide the technical point of contact for questions, updates and issue resolutions.
  • Support equipment selection, procurement, and commissioning.
  • Provide review of engineering deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Be available onsite 5 days/week in a construction environment as needed or travel as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other relevant degree.
  • 5+ years of work experience related to position.
  • In depth experience with multi-discipline design engineering & construction knowledge in industrial wastewater, water, or other similar chemical systems.
  • Understanding water treatment equipment, high-purity piping, and clean construction practices.
  • Experience with UPW systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Semiconductor experience.
  • Construction experience.
  • A/E and or EPC experience.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 96 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 208 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 128 different employers. 63 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 505 other active welding openings from 254 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

De Nora currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (27), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (20), and EZARC (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chandler at $36/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $31/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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