Project Engineer

Job Summary

• 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.
• Executing multiple projects at the same time ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to less than ~5 million dollars.
• 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 (BAS) standards.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preferred Requirements

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

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.