Project Engineer - Data Center

Job Description

Job Description

AirReps is seeking a professional and skilled individual for our Project Engineer position with our organization at our location in Bellevue, Washington. AirReps, a division of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, is a leader in HVAC solutions that are clean, comfortable and efficient. AirReps’ expertise and passion for people are our biggest talents. We bring the most comprehensive product offerings, unrivaled thought leadership, and customer-centric support to the commercial HVAC market. Engineering collaborative, reliable solutions is the name of our game.

Why work with us?

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there is immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.—an organization that brings opportunity to over 60,000 employees worldwide

Position Summary: 

The Project Engineer supports our Account Executives in the Pacific Northwest. This position assists with equipment selection, system design, & costing/bid prep across all AirReps product offerings. When projects are awarded, the Project Engineer will assist with the submission, order and delivery of equipment. The Project Engineer will also manage, plan and coordinate activities of projects to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Position Responsibilities:

• HVAC systems design and application of our manufacturer’s product lines
• Problem solving using basic mechanical engineering principles & equations
• Troubleshooting to help solve field problems
• Equipment selection using software & pricing programs
• Thorough understanding of local & national codes/standards that apply to our industry & affect our equipment
• Understanding & staying up on industry trends as it relates to systems & equipment we sell
• Sales support, including giving general & job specific presentations
• Design support to include:  accommodating all customer design criteria, trade coordination/fitment, budget pricing, energy analysis & life cycle costing
• Basis of design support to include:  generating schedules, plans, & specification
• Uses project plans and specifications to develop pricing for bids, as well as manages bid and submittal preparation for plan and specifications, design-build and miscellaneous jobs.
• Assist with job take-offs and estimating.
• Bid preparation to include: costing of equipment to match plans/specs, optimizing of costs & competitive analysis, proposal preparation as it relates to inclusions & exclusions
• Field installation/commissioning coordination support
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects
• Take part in jobsite, or office meetings, w/ customers to discuss equipment & solutions to problems
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Confers with project personnel/contractor to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Set up new jobs, and maintain all job information/status, in CRM and SharePoint, as needed
• Record and track order acknowledgement and terms of sale to the customer
• Communicate and update customer and Account Executive on shipping schedule, as well as coordinates shipments and deliveries of product to jobsites
• Assist with startup preparations and onsite technical requested assistance.
• Resolve discrepancies in job progression to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope :       

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles as they relate to HVAC is a must Ability to read plans & specifications is key
• Ability to form equations to solve engineering & science problems
• Sound fundamentals in science & math
• Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Office Suite programs
• Ability to work in selection software & skilled with the internet
• Proficiency in Bluebeam is a plus
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to write technical responses; attention to detail
• Effective organizational and time management skills; prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills in front of a group of people
• Ability to communicate answers/solutions to customers is a must
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Experience: 3 to 5 years of previous work experience in Project Engineering field

Education/Certification: Bachelor's of Science degree (BS) in engineering (mechanical preferred)

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups.  The incumbent may carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.  Construction site visits are required from time to time

Reports To: Manager, Engineering

Salary Range:  $84,030.00 to $105,010.00

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for employees include healthcare and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K and different types of paid time off.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.