Project Engineer

About the Role

The Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and production of HVAC&R equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data is generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks.
• Assist designers in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Provide feedback on customer problems and needs.
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.
• Attend work as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or specified by your supervisor.
• Complete other tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (four years college or university) or equivalent experience.
• 0-5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R.
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with HVAC&R equipment and systems.
• FE license preferred.

Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software.
• Talented, highly motivated individual with good engineering judgment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to guide and influence others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to recognize basic angle measures (45°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°).

Interaction with Others

• Reports to Director of Applied Products.
• Must accurately receive and understand instructions from supervisor to determine if further instruction is required before attempting to complete tasks.
• In constant communication with other departments (Sales, Production, etc.).
• Must work cooperatively with all employees of the RAE team.

Working Environment

The job is conducted primarily in a climate-controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to the manufacturing environment including moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Stapler
• Windows 7
• Photocopier/Scanner/Fax Machine
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Telephone
• Safety Glasses (when applicable)
• Computer

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less (Frequently)
  • 11-20 lbs (Occasionally)
  • 21-50 lbs (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull:
  • 12 lbs or less (Frequently)
  • 13-25 lbs (Occasionally)
• Activity:
  • Stand (Occasionally)
  • Walk (Occasionally)
  • Sit (Constantly)
  • Handling / Fingering (Frequently)
  • Reach Outward (Frequently)
• Other Physical Requirements:
  • Vision (Near)
  • Sense of Sound (Audible Voice)
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses)