Project Engineer

Project Engineer

We are seeking a project engineer to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers developing AutoCAD drawings and working in an independent environment. The ideal candidate will define project scopes, site surveys, perform engineering calculations and provide technical assistance through the construction phase. It is the responsibility of the project engineer to oversee and maintain an effective Quality Control system.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• The Mechanical Project Engineer position will execute all of the Mechanical Construction Project Engineering functions are performed accurately and in a timely manner on the project site;
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the complete scope of work is defined;
• Perform project estimating (Take-Off & Analysis), project scheduling (manpower scheduling), managing RFI's (Request for Information), preparing submittal packages, and managing the flow of contractor-provided submittal data;
• Manage monthly productivity analysis, and initiating correspondence between the office and job site regarding shop deliveries;
• Assist in data population of forms, assist in technical analysis, and troubleshooting and problem-solving of HVAC air equipment, HVAC & Process Piping, Equipment Systems, and HVAC & Plumbing equipment;
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Project Managers;
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 2-3 years of work-related experience in the Mechanical Industry;
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Experience performing construction and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principals and techniques, of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures.

Computer skills include:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications.
• Working knowledge of estimating software desirable.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling software such as Primavera desirable.

Required attributes include:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills.
• Must demonstrate technical skills necessary for project engineering.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

Language skills include:

• Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical demands include:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work environment includes:

• The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
• While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.