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As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering support of multiple profit centers within the Fluid Solutions Division. You will be dedicated to meeting Trench Safety engineering needs of contractors, industrial and commercial companies, and in doing so, drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.
The Sr. Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for the engineering support of multiple profit centers within the Fluid Solutions Division. This position is dedicated to meeting the Fluid Solutions engineering needs of contractors, industrial and commercial companies, and in doing so, drives profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company. Relies on education, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
For existing and new customer contractors, design dewatering systems, water/sewer bypass systems, mechanical flushing and purging systems, and other fluid control systems for various construction and infrastructure projects. This position provides P.E. sealed/stamped engineering design plans and supporting calculations for customers throughout assigned locations.
- Provide engineering consultation to sales representatives on projects;
- Evaluate site conditions and design effective water fluid control systems that promote jobsite efficiency and practicality in the field;
- Develop conceptual designs to assist the estimation and costing for the control systems according to the proposed design;
- Ensure engineering drawings and plans are accurate and meet applicable engineering design standards and project specifications;
- Assess problems that arise during field operations and recommend corrective actions;
- Provide plans in a timely manner to branches and customers to maintain customer revenue and positive relationships;
Obtain and/or maintain current NCEES record for the purpose of securing professional licenses in multiple states. Maintain the engineering licenses required to service multi-state engineering needs.
Educate as necessary and provide engineering support to Fluid Solutions sales representatives to assist them with offerings to customers. Provide other engineering support to the region vice-president, district managers and branch managers as required. Take the required CPD hours for maintaining licenses
Professional Engineering (PE) designation; B. S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
Familiarity with fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water resources engineering analysis and design standards.
Familiarity with Cameron hydraulic data.
Familiarity with basic soil properties, testing procedures, and geotechnical data.
Familiarity with closed-loop, hydronic HVAC and geothermal systems.
Ability to interpret project drawings and specifications, project specific geotechnical reports, hydro-geological reports, and environmental reports.
5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in a mechanical engineering or civil engineering (water resources) environment
Experience with Autocad, Mathcad, Watercad, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Must be able to effectively work independently, as well as within a team environment.
Must be able to prioritize work and effectively manage time and multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Must be able to effectively work with customers and sales representatives to conceptually plan and negotiate dewatering and bypass designs.
Must be able to set up computer and printers and install engineering software.
Strong organizational skills and fine attention to detail;
Strong business acumen.
Why join us?We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
Paid Parental Leave
United Compassion Fund
Employee Discount Program
Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
Paid Sick Leave
An inclusive and welcoming culture
Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.
United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.
United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.
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As North America’s largest equipment rental company, with 880+ stores in the United States and Canada, we serve construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, homeowners, and communities, with the goal of fulfilling customer needs and surpassing expectations.
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