Project Engineer - Data Center

About the role

AirReps, a division of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support our Account Executives in the Pacific Northwest. This role involves equipment selection, system design, costing/bid preparation, project management, and coordination of equipment submission, order, and delivery across all AirReps product offerings.

Responsibilities

• HVAC systems design and application of manufacturer’s product lines
• Problem solving using basic mechanical engineering principles and equations
• Troubleshooting to help resolve field problems
• Equipment selection using software and pricing programs
• Understanding and application of local and national codes/standards relevant to the industry
• Staying current with industry trends related to systems and equipment
• Sales support, including general and job-specific presentations
• Design support: accommodating customer design criteria, trade coordination/fitment, budget pricing, energy analysis, and life cycle costing
• Basis of design support: generating schedules, plans, and specifications
• Developing pricing for bids using project plans and specifications; managing bid and submittal preparation for plan and specifications, design-build, and miscellaneous jobs
• Assisting with job take-offs and estimating
• Bid preparation: costing equipment to match plans/specs, optimizing costs, competitive analysis, and proposal preparation regarding inclusions and exclusions
• Field installation/commissioning coordination support
• Reviewing project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation
• Participating in jobsite or office meetings with customers to discuss equipment and solutions
• Preparing project reports for management, clients, or others
• Providing technical advice and resolving problems with project personnel/contractors
• Setting up new jobs and maintaining job information/status in CRM and SharePoint
• Recording and tracking order acknowledgements and terms of sale to customers
• Communicating and updating customers and Account Executives on shipping schedules; coordinating shipments and deliveries to jobsites
• Assisting with startup preparations and onsite technical assistance
• Resolving discrepancies in job progression to ensure client satisfaction
• Performing additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles as they relate to HVAC
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Ability to form equations to solve engineering and science problems
• Sound fundamentals in science and math
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Suite programs
• Ability to work in selection software and skilled with the internet
• Proficiency in Bluebeam is a plus
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
• Effective organizational and time management skills; prioritizing and multitasking
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to communicate solutions to customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of previous work experience in the Project Engineering field

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s of Science degree (BS) in engineering (mechanical preferred)

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs available to guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth opportunities to advance your career
• Opportunity to be part of a global company with over 60,000 employees worldwide
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K, and various types of paid time off

Pay

Salary range: $84,030.00 to $105,010.00

Reports To

Manager, Engineering

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Frequently required to talk and hear on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups
• May carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Construction site visits are required from time to time