Project Engineer — Conveyor Division

Back to Careers Project Engineer — Conveyor Division Sylvan is a premier AI-enabled construction services platform powering North American industries through a wide range of multi-trade capabilities. With expertise spanning data centers, energy, automotive, higher education, government, retail, commercial and industrial sectors, Sylvan provides advanced services from planning to project execution and ongoing service maintenance. By combining intelligent technology, expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality, Sylvan is dedicated to driving success for its clients and partners. The Project Engineer will be responsible to oversee all engineering and technical aspects of assigned projects to assure the highest level of accuracy and quality while working with the project manager and superintendent. This position will be responsible for the conveyor engineering design, layout, and detailing requirements per the customer scope of work and Sylvan clarifications as indicated in the bid submittal. The Project Engineer is responsible to supervise and lead a team of engineers & designers, providing daily tasks, guidance, and direction to ensure that the project is successfully executed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities. Supervise a team of engineers and designers providing daily tasks and assignmentsBe able to develop and maintain project schedule timelines. Also must be able to motivate team members to achieve schedule dates.Complete tasks within project schedule deadlines including working OT as required to meet dates.Provide training and guidance to junior engineers to perform their job tasksProvide weekly project updates to managementBe able to do perform engineering calculations of drives, shafts, cylinders, and bearings.Provide input to drawing development and technical support to the engineering teamMust be able to create a working solution to technical issues in a timely manner.Be able to check drawings or designate a checker within the group to check drawings before sending to the shop or sub-fabrication source.Must be able to provide AutoCAD conveyor layouts to meet the customer JPH requirements.Understand basic structural / header steel design and coordinate with the Customer and Structural Engineering service provider.Work with the P.E. for state certified drawings of all structural and civil drawings.Be able to provide and create ABM’s, Work Orders for the shop and purchasing. Answer all questions from purchasing and the shop regarding the orders.After award review and track project requirements Pre/Post Award Project submittals.Work with the project manager on-site as required.Be able to travel to jobsites within the USA, Canada and Mexico for meetings, field checks, and site support as needed.Assist project manager and superintendent as needed quoting additional work requirement.Maintain updated task list for the project being worked onAssist the project manager with tasks as requiredMust be able to provide chain pulls on CP Plus with drive balancing and drive drop out capability based upon the customer requirements.Provide FMEA and FEA documentation to outside source per the customer requirements.Maintain the knowledge of the latest specifications for the customer and keep up to date on the revisions as they are released from the customer.Be able to work with and monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for the project.Provide on-site installation and start-up assistance as required working with the project manager and superintendent to support field installations and troubleshoot issues as they occur. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 10+ years automotive conveyor work experience. Alternatively, candidates without a degree that have 15+ years of direct automotive conveyor work experience including supervisory duties will be considered.Experience working both independently and in a team environment.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in a timely manner.Strong background in automotive conveyor systems, preferably Power & Free and Skid conveyor systems.Ability to supervise and lead a team of engineersStrong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive “can-do” attitude.Possess excellent communication skills.Proficient with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software packagesProficient in Microsoft Word & Excel; create clearly written notifications and RFI’s.Able to identify scope of work changes and create detailed change order requests.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Apply Today Send your resume to abloom@sylvan-inc.com Back to Careers