Project Engineer I

ACCO Engineered Systems•Phoenix, AZ

11d•$73,000 - $96,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer I works under general supervision from the Project Manager and exercises independent judgment to manage daily on- and off-site project execution while responding to customer needs. The role may include field engineering, programming, and commissioning, and is responsible for project cost and budget allocations, customer satisfaction, and balancing project requirements with financial goals. The position develops product and technical knowledge, produces controls-system design drawings, sequences of operations, and submittals for lower-level control systems, and supports Senior Level Design Engineers on mid-level control systems. It also supports project scheduling, commissioning, procurement, documentation, and coordination with project teams. The employee is expected to work safely, complete required safety training, and participate in ongoing professional development. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment; and the ability to work at construction sites while following company and site safety requirements. The listed annual salary range is $73,000–$96,000, with actual compensation determined by candidate-specific factors.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude; technical school training is also relevant.
A valid California driver’s license.
Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, file structures, AutoCAD, and VISIO.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet schedules in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks and project requirements.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to deliver high-quality work that supports strong customer satisfaction.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly sitting and standing, using a computer keyboard and telephone, and lifting and moving objects as described in the posting.
Ability to climb ladders frequently and navigate construction sites while following safety requirements and company policies.
Demonstrated proactivity, perseverance, insight, engagement, teamwork, big-picture thinking, motivation, dedication, technical curiosity, willingness to learn, and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.
Two to five years of related work and engineering experience in the Controls or Construction industry.
Basic TCP/IP network-structure knowledge and web-navigation skills.
Technical school training.

Responsibilities

Develop technical and product knowledge relevant to the business and assigned projects.
Produce controls-system design drawings, sequences of operations, and submittals for lower-level control systems, and support Senior Level Design Engineers on mid-level control systems as needed.
Research and select control-system peripherals and end devices.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to ensure work complies with project scope.
Collaborate with project team members to identify additional customer options, including energy efficiency, equipment interface, and value engineering.
Develop and maintain internal project construction schedules using third-party software such as MS Project as required.
Manage, support, and oversee third-party commissioning requirements on assigned projects.
Manage material procurement and coordinate material shipments to job sites or other trades.
Revise previously produced controls designs to reflect field changes and produce as-built drawings.
Prepare Operations & Maintenance manuals at project closeout as needed, or transition final project documentation to Engineering for processing.
Manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks.
Communicate project problems, obstacles, issues, and field information needs to other project team members, and submit daily and/or weekly work summaries to project leadership.
Manage weekly time allocations across assigned projects and submit timesheets on time each week.
Practice safe work habits and participate in office and project-specific safety programs.
Attend and successfully complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training.
Take responsibility for completing assigned formal training and development plans and participate in ongoing personal development.
Ensure assigned work meets customer satisfaction and quality expectations.