Project Engineer

Job Title

Essential Functions

• Develops personal intellectual and technical product knowledge specific to the needs of the business and that of specific projects.
• Production of controls systems design drawings, sequence of operations and submittals for lower level control systems while supporting Senior Level Design Engineers for mid-level control systems as required.
• Research and selection of control system peripherals and end devices as necessary.
• Reading and interpreting project construction drawings and specifications to ensure scope compliance.
• Provides value engineering and cost reduction solutions to the Project Manager.
• Manages the project's material procurement process and coordinates the shipments of material to the site and/or other trades for assigned projects. Selects and orders appropriate materials. Maintains and monitors material usage, cost and inventory control. Obtains lead time discounts when possible.
• May perform modification of previously produced controls designs to reflect field changes made during the implementation process (As-Built drawings).
• Manages and provides documentation for the project file including correspondence, requests for information, change orders, logs and project schedules.
• Change order management and upselling of scope is a requirement of this position.
• Manages and oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, codes, material, installation techniques, safety activities and Sunbelt standards.
• Develops and maintains internal project construction schedules relative our scope of work utilizing 3rd party software programs such as MS Project as required.
• Manages, supports and provides oversight to all 3rd party commissioning requirements on assigned projects.
• Manages the project closeout process and turnover of documentation to the Engineering group and/or PM.
• Manages and coordinates all aspects of our installation subcontractor's scope of work while maintaining project schedule.
• Manages and completes the project warranty transition process as necessary and coordinates an on-site visit for service personnel and ensures transition to service is achieved.
• Ability to manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks.
• Communicates effectively with all project team members, trade contractors and General Contractors concerning problems, obstacles, issues and information needs from the field and will submit daily and/or weekly summary of work reports to the project team leadership.
• Manages weekly time allocations to multiple assigned projects for on-time weekly submission of the individual's time reporting.
• Responsible for practicing safe work habits and participates in office safety program requirements and that of any specific safety requirements of all assigned projects.
• Attends and successfully completes the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training classes.
• Takes personal responsibility for the successful completion of any assigned formal training and development plans.
• Participates in the ongoing personal development program for processes, product and systems knowledge required of the business.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred and/or 4-8 years of related work and engineering experience in the Controls or Construction Industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and any technical school training.
• Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, File Structure, AutoCAD, VISIO. Basic TCP/IP network structure and web navigation are desired.
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the schedules given by leadership.
• Demonstrates effective work delegation techniques and can provide constructive work instructions, subcontractor, and other vendor personnel.
• Has the ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all assigned tasks.
• Ability to execute their work to ensure high customer satisfaction and the highest quality deliverable.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are a requirement of this position.