Project Engineer

McNaughton McKay Group
 

Title:         Project Engineer - Solutions
Department:    Engineered Solutions

General Summary: 
This person is responsible for the engineering and coordination of assigned Engineered Solutions projects and products.  This individual will collaborate with technical resources and support sales personnel to plan, implement, and deal effectively with customers and contractual obligations. The Project Engineer is generally more experienced in larger, more complex projects and has demonstrated he/she can also handle some project management roles and responsibilities.  

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Develops relationships with Sales and the decision-makers within the identified strategic accounts.
2.    Acts as primary technical point of contact for the customer.
3.    Collaborates with internal resources to deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.
4.    Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling all elements of a project.
5.    Works closely with other departments in order to vet prospective projects.
6.    Utilizes familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards to monitor compliance to accepted standards and methodologies including UL508A, NEC, NFPA70E, CSA, etc.
7.    Works with multiple discipline projects.
8.    Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality project management Carlsonand engineering standards and practices.  
9.    Assists Account Managers with the identification, design, proposal generation, costing, and delivery of solutions.
10.    Acts as the Project Manager for assigned projects managing any deviations or issues regarding design, schedule, or quality.
11.    Develops relationships with key technology suppliers and builds resources.
12.    Mentors Associate Project Engineers.
13.    Working knowledge of electrical schematics and panel design fundamentals
14.    Demonstrated ability to develop accurate cost estimates and quotes for control panel builds
15.    Familiarity with industry electrical codes and standards, including NEC and IEEE
16.    Familiarity with panel fabrication standards, including UL508A, IEC, and CSA
17.    Ability to conceptualize and develop panel designs from limited or incomplete specifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
1.    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred/or 5+ years of equivalent industry related experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
2.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3.    Ability to assist in sales pursuits and strategies.
4.    Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision (time-management skills).
5.    Ability to independently obtain objectives and be self-directed.
6.    Ability to develop and lead technical personnel.   
7.    Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Trend business system.
8.    Solid knowledge of design and visualization software such as SolidWorks, EPlan, and AutoCAD.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports To:     Engineering Supervisor, Solutions
    Direct Reports:    None

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.