Technical Projects Engineer

Position Summary

The Technical Projects Engineer serves as the Director of Engineering's principal technical advisor and engineering project leader, driving cross-functional engineering initiatives, solving complex technical problems, coordinating strategic projects, and strengthening execution across the engineering organization.

Essential Functions

• Technical Special Projects (40%): Lead engineering initiatives that don't naturally belong to a single engineering discipline, owning technical execution from definition through implementation. Examples include:

  • Root cause investigations
  • Product architecture improvements
  • New technology evaluations
  • Material selection studies
  • Manufacturing investigations
  • Supplier technical evaluations
  • Certification support
  • Competitor benchmarking
  • High-priority customer technical investigations
  • Cross-functional engineering initiatives

• Director's Technical Representative (30%): Participate in technical project meetings as the Director of Engineering's representative. Understand engineering challenges and constraints; challenge assumptions and identify technical risks. Recommend technically sound solutions. Keep the Director informed of project health and emerging issues. Escalate significant technical concerns before they impact schedules or product quality. Provide concise, technically focused project status updates. This individual is expected to contribute as an engineer, not simply document project status.

• Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership (30%): Coordinate technical activities between Design, FEA, Testing, Applications, Commercialization, Manufacturing, and Quality. Identify disconnects before they become project issues. Ensure technical decisions remain aligned across engineering disciplines. Help resolve conflicts involving priorities, resources, and technical direction. Facilitate technical collaboration on complex projects involving multiple engineering teams. Keep strategic engineering initiatives moving forward when multiple groups are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated ability to work across multiple technical disciplines (design, FEA, testing, manufacturing).
• Systems thinker capable of understanding interactions across engineering functions.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical issues for leadership.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Confident challenging assumptions using data and engineering reasoning.
• Track record of influencing outcomes through technical credibility rather than organizational authority.
• Self-directed and highly accountable; trusted by engineers because they contribute technically, not administratively.
• Experience in commercial building products, construction, or manufacturing environments required.

Details

• The starting compensation range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 USD and will be determined based upon a candidate’s experience and location.

• The typical working hours for this position are in the NJ office, 8 am - 4:30 pm EST.

• This job position is exempt to overtime as determined by the FLSA standards.

• Travel is expected for this position up to 5-10% which is anticipated to be overnight in several domestic locations. International travel may be required in the future depending on business needs.

Career Development

This position is designed to evolve into a broader Engineering Program Management role as the engineering organization and project portfolio continue to expand. At RPH, we believe in taking care of our team on and off the job. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer covered premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% covered for employees, so you can focus on your health without the extra cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Contribution - RPH contributes a fixed percentage of your pay automatically alongside your contributions to investing in your long-term success.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave – We know the best teams are built by people with full lives outside of work.
• Life & Disability Insurance – Coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.

About the Role

Roof Penetration Housing (RPH) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding leader in the commercial building products industry, trusted by architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners on a wide range of critical projects, from hospitals and data centers to K-12 schools. Our innovative, engineered solutions prevent roof and wall leaks and ensure storm shelters and safe rooms meet code requirements and protect occupants during severe weather events. We nearly doubled revenue in 2025, and we're still accelerating. We’re experiencing rapid expansion across both our New Jersey and Texas locations, and we’re growing our powerhouse team as we continue setting new benchmarks for performance, safety, and success in commercial construction. But what we're most proud of isn't the growth, it's how we grow: deliberately, together, and without cutting corners. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd like to meet you.

Benefits

• Employer covered premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% covered for employees, so you can focus on your health without the extra cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employer Contribution - RPH contributes a fixed percentage of your pay automatically alongside your contributions to investing in your long-term success.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave – We know the best teams are built by people with full lives outside of work.
• Life & Disability Insurance – Coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.