Project Engineer 1

About the Role

An entry-level engineering position that prepares visual representations of EFCO products for safe and efficient use in manufacturing and construction. This role supports other engineering positions within EFCO and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects (75% of role).
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with other key personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure engineering designs align with EFCO's Quality standards and customer needs.
• Complete all required training, including EFCO's core value training, policies, procedures, and forming systems (25% of role).
• Learn and apply EFCO's drafting and engineering standards.
• Leverage effective oral and written communication to ensure adoption of standards while fostering innovation in engineering practices.
• Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at management’s discretion to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent if available) before advancing to higher engineering levels.
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus.
• Some travel is necessary.

Skills

• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Location

This role will be based out of our Orlando, FL location.

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10–25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly.
• Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc. (Constantly).
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Occasionally).
• Sitting/Standing: Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time (Frequently).
• Stooping: Bending at the waist (Occasionally).
• Lifting: Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 50 lbs. (Occasionally).
• Walking: (Frequently).
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. (Occasionally).
• Hearing: Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language (Frequently).
• Talking: (Frequently).
• Mental Demands:
  • Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus for long periods of time (Frequently).
  • Ability to read complex documents in the English language (Frequently).
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions (Frequently).
  • Ability to write complex documents in the English language (Frequently).
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally (Frequently).
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite.
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises, etc.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.