Project Engineer

HVAC Project Designer

Works independently and in support of Project Managers in designing and implementing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) projects.

Initiates project scope process, developing preliminary design, engineering schedules, cost estimates, and qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. Authorizes preliminary project scope reviews, scope definitions, and estimates. Chairs regular update meetings for leadership on scope, budget, engineering costs, schedules, and estimates for engineering design. Works with Facilities leadership and front-line employees to gain alignment and approval for designs. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing multiple projects at the same time ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to less than $5 million dollars.

Key Accountabilities

• Primary interface and liaison to resolve engineering design problems.
• Directs project scoping process, develops preliminary schedule (design engineering) and cost estimates, conducts qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.
• Works on a project team with proper skill sets for preliminary estimating, risk identification, and organizational planning.
• Authorizes and forwards preliminary project scope review, scope definition, and estimates to Project Manager.
• Ensures design schedule is on target and monitors engineering costs.
• Chairs all scope meetings and provides updates of design status.
• Works with Project Manager to submit and evaluate bid packages for projects.
• Proficient with HVAC controls design, engineering and application.
• Support Facilities Operations troubleshooting of HVAC system and controls issues for existing assets within the portfolio.
• Updates to HVAC and Building Automation System (Client) standards.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of job-relevant experience.

Preferred

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Working experience of Client control system design, engineering and application.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Autodesk Construction Cloud (Client) and/or Revit.
• Working experience of Niagara Tridium Client.
• PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute) certificate.

Other Requirements

• Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, positive outcomes.
• Competent in multitasking (i.e., the ability to prioritize & manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork & planning).
• Ability to conduct organized, efficient meetings & manage the meeting process with optimal results.
• Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
• Copes with multiple demands from superiors, and/or subordinates & peers in a positive and fair fashion; displays a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Initiates new ideas and approaches; challenges orthodox practices & approaches with reasonably sound alternatives.
• Broad understanding of building HVAC and control systems.
• Advanced analytical and project management skills.
• Consulting and influencing skills consistent with the ability to build relationships and influence parties; may include getting parties to embrace changing expectations and initiatives.

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities/accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.