Project Engineer II

ACCO Engineered Systems•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Project Manager, the Project Engineer II independently manages on- and off-site execution of daily project requirements and activities while responding flexibly to customer demands. The role applies project management techniques to oversee subcontractors and field execution teams, manage project costs and budgets, and balance customer satisfaction with financial goals. Value engineering, cost reduction, and risk mitigation are essential aspects of assigned projects. The position supports controls-system design and implementation, including producing design drawings, sequences of operation, and submittals for lower-level control systems; researching and selecting system peripherals and end devices; and interpreting construction drawings and specifications. It manages materials procurement, project documentation and schedules, change orders, construction oversight, commissioning, closeout, warranty transition, subcontractor coordination, and communication with project stakeholders. The employee also participates in required safety training and ongoing professional development. The position requires a valid California driver’s license and the ability to work on construction sites while following site safety requirements. Physical requirements include sitting and standing, using a keyboard and telephone, lifting and moving materials, and frequently climbing ladders. The stated annual salary range is $81,000–$110,000; actual compensation depends on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, education or training, and work location.

Requirements

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, able to prioritize tasks, and able to work in a fast-paced environment 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 high customer satisfaction and high-quality work.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to navigate construction sites while following company and site safety requirements.
Ability to sit and stand, use a computer keyboard and telephone, talk and hear, lift and move materials, and frequently climb ladders.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of TCP/IP network structure and web navigation.

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, and support senior design engineers on mid-level systems as required.
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 project material procurement, select and order materials, coordinate shipments, and monitor material usage, costs, and inventory; obtain lead-time discounts when possible.
Modify existing controls designs to reflect field changes and produce as-built drawings when needed.
Maintain project 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 requirements, 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 the Engineering group and/or Project Manager.
Coordinate and manage installation subcontractors’ work while maintaining the project schedule.
Manage warranty transitions, coordinate on-site visits 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.
Submit weekly time allocations for multiple assigned projects on time.
Follow safe work practices and participate in office and project-specific safety programs; complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training.
Complete assigned formal training and development plans and participate in ongoing development of process, product, and systems knowledge.