Project Engineer III

JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Engineer III is responsible for developing and maintaining timely and accurate output of technical engineering support and managing assigned projects while working closely with all business unit departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

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

• Analyzes project specifications and performance requirements to determine the appropriate equipment design.
• Provides engineering and technical support to Project Management team on Original Equipment projects.
• Provides technical support to Aftermarket team as needed.
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations.
• Confers with other personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop suitable product designs.
• Creates and reviews technical datasheets (regular and ISF formats).
• Reviews general arrangement and detail drawings.
• Directs preparation of product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Evaluates and approves structural designs as necessary.
• Provides analytical calculations to ensure that the equipment is in accordance to governing codes and regulations.
• Participates in new product or product development strategies.
• Travels to customer or vendor sites as necessary to participate in meetings or inspections.
• Maintains current knowledge of new trends in products/processes.
• Attends internal meetings as required.
• Completes project-specific engineering output for assigned projects, including the creation of all equipment specifications, production of drawings, and review of Bills of Material.
• Interfaces directly with vendors, customers, consulting engineers, and representatives regarding project engineering issues.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Must have 8+ years engineering experience.

• Experience interfacing with marketing, sales, manufacturing, and vendors regarding solution of product problems and translation of customer requirements into product specifications.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and analytical engineering skills in the application of technologies to new projects.
• Ability to overcome obstacles to achieve goals and adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• Experience using MS Office, Excel, and other normal business software.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D).

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None.

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic, and sub- atomic structures and processes.

COMPETENCIES

SKILL IN:

• Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

ABILITIES IN:

• Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel is required.