Project Engineer II

Sunbelt Controls•Phoenix, AZ

12d•$81,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Project Manager, the Project Engineer II independently manages the on- and off-site execution of daily project requirements and activities while responding flexibly to customer demands. The role emphasizes value engineering, cost reduction, and risk mitigation, and uses project management practices to oversee subcontractor and field-team execution. The employee is responsible for cost and budget allocations for assigned projects and for balancing customer satisfaction with project demands and financial goals. The position develops technical and product knowledge; produces 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 researching and selecting controls peripherals and end devices, interpreting construction drawings and specifications, coordinating procurement and material shipments, managing project documentation and schedules, and overseeing construction and commissioning activities. The Project Engineer II coordinates subcontractor installation work, manages change orders and project closeout, and supports warranty transition to service personnel. Sunbelt Controls provides building automation system solutions and services, including new-construction installation, system retrofits, preventative service, data analytics, and fault detection diagnostics. Its solutions serve markets including office buildings, data centers, healthcare, education, and biotech/pharmaceutical. The company describes itself as a 100% employee-owned ESOP and an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred, and/or 4–8 years of related work and engineering experience in the controls or construction industry.
Strong mechanical aptitude; technical-school training is also noted.
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 work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet schedules set by company leadership.
Ability to delegate work effectively and provide constructive instructions to company, subcontractor, and vendor personnel.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to deliver work that supports high customer satisfaction and high-quality results.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to sit and stand, operate a computer keyboard and telephone, and talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly, and climb ladders frequently.
Ability to navigate construction sites while following company site-safety requirements and policies.
Attend and successfully complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop personal technical and product knowledge relevant to the business and assigned projects.
Produce controls-system design drawings, sequences of operation, and submittals for lower-level systems, and support senior design engineers on mid-level systems as needed.
Research and select control-system peripherals and end devices.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to ensure scope compliance.
Provide value-engineering and cost-reduction solutions to the Project Manager.
Manage material procurement, select and order materials, coordinate shipments, and monitor material usage, cost, and inventory; obtain lead-time discounts when possible.
Modify existing controls designs to reflect field changes and prepare as-built drawings when needed.
Maintain project-file documentation, including correspondence, requests for information, change orders, logs, and schedules.
Manage change orders and upsell project scope.
Oversee project construction for compliance with specifications, codes, materials, installation techniques, safety activities, and company standards.
Develop and maintain internal construction schedules for the company’s scope of work using third-party software such as MS Project as required.
Manage and oversee third-party commissioning requirements on assigned projects.
Manage project closeout and transfer documentation to Engineering and/or the Project Manager.
Coordinate and manage installation subcontractors’ scope of work while maintaining the project schedule.
Manage warranty transition as needed, coordinate an on-site visit for service personnel, and ensure transition to service is completed.
Manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks.
Communicate project issues, obstacles, problems, and field information needs to project team members, trade contractors, and general contractors; submit daily and/or weekly work summaries to project leadership.
Manage weekly time allocations across assigned projects and submit individual time reports on time.
Practice safe work habits and participate in office and project-specific safety 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 related to business processes, products, and systems.