Project Engineer - Air Conditioning

Job Description

Job Description

summary of position

The project engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and production of HVAC&R equipment.

Essential functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and / or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks
• Assist designers in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Provide feedback on customer problems and needs.
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.
• Attend work as outlined in Employee Handbook and / or specified by your supervisor.
• Complete other tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures.

Desired qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering or similar (four years college or university) or equivalent experience.

Experience : 0-5 years related experience. Knowledge of manufacturing methods used in HVAC&R. Advanced knowledge and familiarity with HVAC&R equipment and systems.

Skills : Ability to use Microsoft productivity software. Talented, highly motivated individual with good engineering judgment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to guide and influence others. Must have basic computer skills. Basic math skills are required and the employee must also have the ability to recognize basic angle measures (45°ree;, 90°ree;, 180°ree;, 270°ree;, 360°ree;)

Certificates, licenses, or training : FE license preferred.

Interaction with others

Answers to Director of Applied Products. Must be able to accurately receive and understand instructions from supervisor to determine if further instruction is required before attempting to complete the task assigned. In constant communication with other departments (Sales, production, etc.). It is essential that the employee is able to work with all employees of the RAE team and shows a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization.

working environment

The job is conducted primarily in a climate-controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to the manufacturing environment including moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

tools & equipment used

Stapler

Windows 7

Photocopier / Scanner / Fax Machine

Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook, etc.)

Telephone

Safety Glasses when applicable

Computer

physical demands

Physical Demands

Lift / Carry

Stand

Walk

Sit

Handling / Fingering

Reach Outward

Reach Above Shoulder

Climb

Crawl

Squat or Kneel

Bend

Twist

10 lbs or less

11-20 lbs

21-50 lbs

51-100 lbs

Over 100 lbs

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less

13-25 lbs

26-40 lbs

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs / day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Other Physical Requirements : Vision (Near), Sense of Sound (Audible Voice), Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO / AA M / F / V / D