Project Engineer I

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•North Las Vegas, NV

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., part of Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, supplies submerged motor liquefied gas pumps and other cryogenic equipment. Located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, the company supports customers worldwide, with design, production, and test facilities in the United States and Japan. Reporting to the Project Engineering Supervisor, the Project Engineer I manages capital equipment projects from order receipt through shipment and final documentation. The role reviews project requirements, develops design plans for Design Engineering, prepares and reviews submittal and manufacturing documents, and coordinates technical activities to support project accuracy, quality, and on-time completion from conception through delivery. The position is generally performed in an office, with travel to customer offices, production facilities, industrial or construction sites, and Nikkiso facility locations as required. The employee may work in potentially explosive environments and must follow safety requirements, complete required training, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment when needed. Overtime may be required, including weekdays, weekends, nights, or holidays. A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport are required for travel. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Nikkiso CE&IG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license for travel to customer sites.
Ability to obtain a passport.
Ability to safely work in a potentially explosive environment.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling, and using fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs may be required.
Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Complete required new-employee safety training and ongoing job-specific training, and comply with safety requirements and PPE rules.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE.

Responsibilities

Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans and consulting with the Project Manager.
Determine project specifications by studying product designs, customer requirements, and performance standards.
Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates as needed.
Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests, and assist with project design and expediting.
Determine project schedules by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
Maintain project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Control project plans by reviewing designs, specifications, and schedules, and recommending changes or actions.
Control project costs by reviewing cost implications with the Project Manager.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
Create and modify Bills of Materials in CAD and MER/ERP.
Create and revise project documentation as required by the supplier document list (SDL).
Liaise between departments, suppliers, and customers to address project design requirements.
Review product designs to ensure they meet project specifications and comply with industry regulations.
Work with Design Engineering to ensure timely completion of design work and conformance to project specifications.
Oversee testing and address non-conforming material (NCM) issues.
Travel domestically and internationally to meet with customers and suppliers, and travel between NCI facilities as required.