Project Engineer 1

About the Role

The Project Engineer 1 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

• Drafting and Engineering (75%)
  • Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
  • 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.
• Training and Standards (25%)
  • Complete all required training, including EFCO's core value training, policies, procedures, and forming systems.
  • 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 any time at management’s discretion to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience: Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent if available) before advancing to higher engineering levels.
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Other Requirements: 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.

Working Arrangement

This role will work out of our Kent, WA location.

Physical Demands

Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10–25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

• 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
• Concentration: Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Reading: Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Reasoning: Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Writing: Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Oral Expression: Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite and withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.