Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:Performs intermediate professional engineering design and project management assignments requiring the application of engineering theory and the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems; exercises independent decision-making authority; applies technical engineering knowledge to the solution of design, maintenance, improvement and construction problems pertaining to the Company’s production and facility-related projects; and performs related duties as assigned. Shoulders the project work responsibility with ease and a teamwork mentality. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists engineering staff in planning and execution of major projects. Manages projects from inception to completion. Develops project proposals including scope, budget, schedule, and resources. Manages project contractor behaviors and uses all site paper trails and policies accordingly. Performs project management duties as assigned by manger, including preparing cost estimates, serving as liaison between Company and contractor, checking progress of work, keeping project records, recording changes as they occur and making reports. Inspects projects, equipment installations and construction work in progress to ensure compliance with contractual stipulations and all applicable codes and statutes. Assists in budget preparation by preparing input data, calculating costs, and writing justifications for capital improvement projects. Leads and assists in developing and presenting funding requests. Develops project concepts using information gathered through research and investigation; performs necessary computations; does cost/benefit analysis; makes recommendations on design criteria; produces preliminary and final designs after approval; makes modifications in design if needed. Executes in contract bidding process including writing specifications, estimating probable costs, preparing bid documents, reviewing contractor qualifications, participating in meetings with contractors and monitoring work progress after contract is awarded. Conducts research that may include a review of current literature, field investigations, pilot studies, contact with public agencies and computer search; analyzes and reports on data gathered, including cost/benefit ratios for alternative methodologies. Provides technical advice to research and maintenance personnel. Operates computers to input or obtain data, research master files, analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports and maintain data files; runs prepared programs, modifies existing programs as needed for specific application and assists in writing new programs; helps develop and run computer modeling and management information system programs. Demonstrates and executes with a safety, environmental mindset. Designs and executes to established external and internal regulations. Demonstrates a high level of administrative productivity. Completes projects, completes assignments, and pulls activity to the work plate. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Mechanical Engineer Degree 3+ years’ experience in related work, preferably in a manufacturing or equipment related environment. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC: Project Management Well-developed technical, verbal, and written communication skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop. The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel, or crouch, balance. Work Environment: Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions in warmer months; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals. Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts. The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise requiring hearing PPE in some areas. Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.