Project Engineer
EMCOR

Job Info

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Job Title: Project Engineer

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Location: Dayton, OH

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Updated: January 2023

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Chapel Electric Co., LLC is a leading electrical services company providing preconstruction, construction, systems integration, and energy solutions in a variety of markets, including automotive, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mission critical.

Chapel is one of five Ohio-based business units under parent company Quebe Holdings, Inc. These business units include Romanoff Electric Co., LLC, Kastle Electric, Chapel-Romanoff Technologies; and Kastle Technologies Co., LLC

SUMMARY

We are seeking a project engineer to be part of a team of coordinators and engineers developing AutoCAD drawings and working in an independent environment. The ideal candidate will define project scopes, site surveys, perform engineering calculations and provide technical assistance through the construction phase. It is the responsibility of the project engineer to oversee and maintain an effective Quality Control system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review all design submittals for coordination, constructability, and compliance with contract requirements. Monitor, coordinate and manage the design development along with the rest of the project design.
• Review and check submittals, shop drawings, equipment data, material samples and/or manufacturers for compliance with contract drawings.
• Maintain logs and supervise RFI's, Daily Reports and Submittals.
• Perform field inspections of system installations verifying that work is in place according to drawings and specs and work meets or exceeds code requirements. Inspect materials for compliance with submittals and shop drawings.
• Support Project Manager with project establishment and closeout.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to Quality Control.
• Coordinate Quality Control work with other trades and superintendents to ensure safe and seamless management with all trades and activities.
• Promote safety goals and the culture of safety on the jobsite.
• Coordinate testing and inspection of off-site materials storage and testing.
• Monitor the performance of all control activities and tests on systems.
• Develop and review of complex project calculations.
• Prepare documented design inputs. Review design inputs and review of engineering drawings.
• Prepare reports and study existing technical information clearly and precisely to attain client requirements.
• Participate in design and construction coordination meetings internally and externally as needed.
• Negotiate and maintain relations with vendors and subcontractors.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Director of Engineering or Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years related experience in construction industry
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration and Master of Science in Engineering or Business Administration desirable.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Experience performing construction and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principals and techniques, of all general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. A basic understanding of accounting and cost control procedures.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Proficient in AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications.
• Working knowledge of estimating software desirable.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling software such as Primavera desirable.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills.
• Must demonstrate technical skills necessary for project engineering.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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