Project Engineer I

ACCO Engineered Systems•Boise, ID

24d

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Project Manager, the Project Engineer I uses independent judgment to manage the on- and off-site execution of daily project requirements and activities, responding flexibly to customer demands. The role may include field engineering, programming, and commissioning, as well as responsibility for project and activity cost and budget allocations. The employee balances project demands and financial goals while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position develops controls-system design drawings, sequences of operation, and submittals for lower-level control systems, and supports senior design engineers on mid-level systems. It also involves selecting control-system peripherals and end devices, interpreting construction drawings and specifications, coordinating project schedules, commissioning, and material procurement, and updating designs to reflect field changes. The engineer communicates project issues and progress to the team, manages time and cost budgets, supports safety requirements, and completes assigned training and professional development.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and technical school training.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred, and/or 2–5 years of related work and engineering experience in the Controls or Construction Industry.
Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, file structures, AutoCAD, and Visio.
Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment to meet schedules set by Sunbelt leadership.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks and project requirements.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to perform work to achieve high customer satisfaction and high-quality deliverables.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to sit and stand; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and telephone; and talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently and navigate construction sites while following site safety requirements and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Basic TCP/IP network structure knowledge and web navigation are desired.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop technical and product knowledge relevant to the business and assigned projects.
Produce controls-system design drawings, sequences of operation, and submittals for lower-level control systems; support senior design engineers on mid-level control systems as required.
Research and select control-system peripherals and end devices.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to ensure scope compliance.
Collaborate with project team members to identify additional customer options, such as energy efficiency, equipment interfaces, and value engineering.
Develop and maintain internal construction schedules for assigned scope, 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 shipments to project sites or other trades.
Revise controls designs to reflect field changes and produce as-built drawings.
Generate project operation and maintenance manuals or transition final documentation to the Engineering group for processing.
Manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks.
Communicate problems, obstacles, issues, and field information needs to project team members, and submit daily and/or weekly work summaries to project leadership.
Manage weekly time allocations across assigned projects and submit individual timesheets on time.
Practice safe work habits and participate in office and project-specific safety programs and requirements.
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 and product and systems learning.