Senior Project Engineer

About the role

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Strategic Accounts Engage Team, will be responsible for supporting daily operations and leading the planning, design, and execution of turnkey project initiatives. The role also provides technical expertise and supplier development leadership to ensure quality, cost efficiency, logistics performance, and the timely achievement of critical business milestones.

Responsibilities

• Transform conceptual sketches, redlines and layouts provided by the project development team to develop technical CAD drawings for turnkey projects.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and clients to translate ideas into functional designs and technical drawings.
• Aid project development team in sizing, specifying and integrating Watts brand’s equipment and third-party equipment to generate complete system solutions.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date CAD files and technical documentation in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and review equipment layouts and piping schematics for customer approval and field use.
• Identify potential design issues and suggest improvements to confirm compliance, identify risks, and resolve technical gaps early in the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to codes before final submission.
• Aid project development team in generating project specific scopes of work for contractors to base their pricing on.
• Aid project development team in generating cost estimates and proposals.
• Conduct occasional field visits to sketch existing conditions of mechanical rooms and collect data.
• Lead and support design-related discussions, technical clarification, and coordination activities with contractors and vendors.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Senior Manager, Projects or Company management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design.
• Strong proficiency in CAD platforms, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or similar software, with the ability to produce complex layouts and schematics.
• Solid understanding engineering principles, material properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of heating and hot water systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, schematic diagrams, and mechanical equipment specifications.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills for teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance technical certifications in mechanical systems or CAD.
• Experience using construction or project management software preferred.