Project Engineer

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial, and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain and bring comfort to people globally. Our best-in-class engineering, design, and manufacturing—combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software, and monitoring solutions—result in next-generation climate technology built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged, and make an impact.

About the Role

The Project Engineer directs and coordinates engineering activities, deliverables, and designs for our industrial refrigeration and gas compression customers according to agreed requirements described in sales orders. The engineer is the single point of contact for all technical inquiries throughout project execution, supports the delivery of engineering results from all disciplines, and is responsible for the work they lead. Success in this position requires the ability to work efficiently in both collaborative and independent environments, strong interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers, a strong background in engineering project execution, high attention to detail, and a strong motivation for delivering project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for project execution, build schedules, and provide estimates for change orders.
• Be accountable for all engineering deliverables and disciplines for assigned projects from inception to completion, including field start-up support.
• Report progress, risks, and resource loading to Project and Engineering Management.
• Review compression system design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related codes and specifications.
• Consult with sales to settle the degree of compliance with customer specifications and design requirements.
• Review and interpret codes and standards (ASME, CRN, NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for equipment compliance.
• Review and approve customer deliverable drawings, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency.
• Act as a technical resource to customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems.
• Confer with vendors to investigate sources of special equipment, material, or devices.
• Lead multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods.
• Mentor junior engineers in processes, design, risk management, and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant fields with 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to understand and address a wide variety of technical problems with little mentorship.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats.
• Must be an outstanding teammate, willing to learn from experienced staff and capable of introducing positive changes.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.
• Previous experience with compression systems or other pressure piping systems.
• Experience with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Understanding of manufacturing BOM structure and ERP.
• Previous experience in heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems.
• Demonstrated ability in leading teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States now and in the future—sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Working Conditions

This position works in a typical office environment but will have exposure to the manufacturing floor. Travel is required.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offering medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k).
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.