Project Engineer - Conveyer Systems

About the role

With limited supervision from the Group Manager, Project Manager and senior engineers, the Conveyor Project Engineer participates in the preparation and development of conveyor‑related project deliverables, ensures deliverable quality, develops and maintains client relationships, and performs project assignments. The role provides technical leadership, facilitates and participates in meetings, gives feedback to management, engineering and project team members, works with and directs other engineers, performs mechanical‑system related engineering calculations, and handles concept and design development and implementation. At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward‑thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect. Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem‑solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities. We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well‑being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Responsibilities

• Understand basics of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for all of the various types of conveyor systems.
• Also understand the basics of other mechanical systems and manufacturing processes as they relate to conveyors, including paint and coating application process & equipment, material handling and delivery equipment, line display equipment, as well as pneumatic, hydraulic applications and conveyor electrical controls.
• Design conveyor system layouts for manufacturing processes.
• Understand and be familiar with governmental Safety Codes & Standards.
• Understand and be familiar with client Specifications and Safety Codes & Standards.
• Participate in presentations, and project proposal and estimating efforts.
• Responsible for completion of assigned project deliverables as it relates to cost and schedule.
• Maintain project records.
• Understand contract documents and project records.
• Participate with project team and client as directed to prepare or edit project specifications and reports.
• Design system layouts and determine operational requirements so that a detailed system flow can be generated.
• Perform all required calculations to validate system throughput and workability.
• Specify and design system demolition and rework pertaining to the possible re-use of existing equipment.
• Design structural support steel layouts and perform related calculations.
• Design carriers and related components and participate in FEA calculations to ensure conformance to customer specifications.