Project Engineer
About The Position
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! In the (Engineering, Design) department, we are responsible for creatively addressing customers' needs, pioneering industry changes, and understanding each step, from R&D to production. We strive to not only solve the unique challenges our customers face today, but to create breakthrough technologies enabling them to effectively navigate the demands of the grid of tomorrow. As S&C innovates for reliability, progress, and longevity, our work continues S&C's legacy of creating game-changing technology and advancing the energy industry.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Expertise/familiarity with HVAC systems, refrigeration, compressors, VFDs, cooling water/cooling towers, chillers, PLCs, building automation, fan/pump sizing, energy savings, equipment electrical requirements, valves, instrumentation, and other mechanical infrastructure systems.
- Familiarity and experience with commissioning above systems, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, and NEC/Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, mechanical industry codes and standards
- Ability to create project budgets/estimates.
- Experience with construction management, mechanical construction standards and practices, and coordination of trades.
- Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and MicroStation.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Technical competence in building systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to accurately communicate desired construction to contractors.
Nice To Haves
- P.E. license or FE
- Process system and/or material handling experience
- Experience with audit compliance
- Experience with preventative maintenance
- Experience with project management
- Experience with Building Automation Systems
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings
Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations associated with HVAC systems, pumps, fans, compressors, duct/pipe distribution, fluid systems.
- Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.
- Perform field survey work necessary to accurately transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.
- Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.
- Prepare mechanical system drawings, P&IDs, single lines/schematics, mechanical physicals (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication), specifications, functional descriptions, sequence of operations.
- Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review/comment/approve drawings and submittals, installation supervision.
- Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and mechanical expertise
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
- Drive a car or other vehicle
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
- Coordinate work of contractors
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
