Project Engineer

About the role

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.

Job Summary

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports To: Project Manager
Company Overview: University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC is an industry leader in BIM technology, and innovative design-assist services for complex mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high-tech, industrial and military clients.

Job Summary

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports To: Project Manager
Company Overview: University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC is an industry leader in BIM technology, and innovative design-assist services for complex mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high-tech, industrial and military clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute all of the Mechanical Construction Project Engineering functions accurately and in a timely manner on the project site;
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the complete scope of work is defined;
• Perform project estimating (Take-Off & Analysis), project scheduling (manpower scheduling), managing RFI’s (Request for Information), preparing submittal packages, and managing the flow of contractor-provided submittal data;
• Manage monthly productivity analysis, and initiating correspondence between the office and job site regarding shop deliveries;
• Aid in data population of forms, assist in technical analysis, and troubleshooting and problem-solving of HVAC air equipment, HVAC & Process Piping, Equipment Systems, and HVAC & Plumbing equipment;
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Project Managers;
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 2-3 years of work-related experience in the Mechanical Industry;
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation;
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines;
• Experience performing construction and engineering calculations;
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principals and techniques, of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures;
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications. Working knowledge of estimating software desirable. Working knowledge of construction scheduling software such as Primavera desirable.

Required Attributes

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others;
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills;
• Must demonstrate technical skills necessary for project engineering;
• Must work with minimal supervision;
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems;
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.