Energy Project Engineer - P&I

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available globally, selling under the American Air Filter® and AAF International® brands. With a history dating back to 1921, we operate in 22 countries with over 6,000 employees. Our products serve commercial, industrial, and residential applications, from home air filters to critical cleanroom and power generation solutions. As part of the Daikin Group— the world’s largest air conditioning provider—we uphold a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and people-centered management.

About the role

The Energy Project Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of assigned projects, including design, engineering cost and schedule, customer interface, and internal coordination. This role ensures the delivery of engineering packages compliant with client contracts and AAF International standards. While others provide handover data and estimates, the Project Engineer holds ultimate responsibility for producing all engineering deliverables accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and internal contract specifications to deliver compliant engineering packages.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between the customer and AAF for assigned projects.
• Maintain engineering deliverable schedules (internal and external) and advise the project manager of risks or changes.
• Monitor total engineering cost (hours and expenses vs. as-sold estimates) and report risks or opportunities to the project manager.
• Technically review client change requests and advise the project manager of impacts to engineering and scope; discuss with the client as needed.
• Direct internal and external engineering resources to ensure timely and accurate deliverables, collaborating with engineering management to resolve issues.
• Produce, review, and approve all engineering deliverables for assigned projects.
• Support the sales and applications team with bid data and development.
• Provide on-site advisory support at supplier and customer locations as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred; Civil, Structural, Chemical, or equivalent experience accepted).
• Experience in a technical industry, particularly involving metal fabrication, machining, or manufacturing.
• Valid passport; international travel may be required.
• Experience reviewing and applying customer specifications, internal standards, and industry regulations.
• Field experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g., inspection, troubleshooting, expediting).
• Proficiency in interpreting 2D fabrication drawings, 3D models, and verifying equipment design based on environmental and process conditions.
• Ability to communicate technical details effectively through drawings, models, manuals, and installation instructions.

Skills

• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on follow-through and closure.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and good judgment for diverse interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Core competencies: problem analysis and solving, technical analytics, strategic thinking, planning, judgment, attention to detail, negotiating, creativity, teamwork, stress tolerance, customer orientation.