Project Engineer

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours
* 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri) - Onsite

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $96,514 - $127,886.88. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare calculations associated with HVAC systems, pumps, fans, compressors, duct/pipe distribution, fluid systems.
* Perform field survey work necessary to validate layouts/plans prior to, during, and after construction.
* Perform field survey work necessary to accurately transcribe existing building plans into CAD based drawings.
* Prepare drawings and engineering/construction documents.
* Prepare mechanical system drawings, P&IDs, single lines/schematics, mechanical physicals (arrangement, assembly, detail, fabrication), specifications, functional descriptions, sequence of operations.
* Prepare cost estimates, schedules, specifications, review/comment/approve drawings and submittals, installation supervision.
* Assist fellow team members within the Facilities department with design, troubleshooting, and mechanical expertise

Additional Functions
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance
* Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
* Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
* Drive a car or other vehicle
* Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
* Coordinate work of contractors

What you'll Need To Succeed:

* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Discipline/Specialty Preferred
* P.E. license or FE

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

* Expertise/familiarity with HVAC systems, refrigeration, compressors, VFDs, cooling water/cooling towers, chillers, PLCs, building automation, fan/pump sizing, energy savings, equipment electrical requirements, valves, instrumentation, and other mechanical infrastructure systems.
* Familiarity and experience with commissioning above systems, startup, and troubleshooting.
* Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, UL, IBC, and NEC/Chicago Electric Code, NEMA, mechanical industry codes and standards
* Ability to create project budgets/estimates.
* Experience with construction management, mechanical construction standards and practices, and coordination of trades.
* Drafting experience with AUTOCAD and MicroStation.
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Technical competence in building systems.
* Ability to prioritize work and stay organized to meet project schedules and internal customer requests
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to review, interpret and effectively comment on drawings as required to accurately communicate desired construction to contractors.

Preferred

* Process system and/or material handling experience
* Experience with audit compliance
* Experience with preventative maintenance
* Experience with project management
* Experience with Building Automation Systems
* Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematic drawings

Physical Requirements

• Sitting - Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based for 120 minutes at a time approximately 5 days per work week.
• Walking - Frequently required to walk moderate distances up to 0.25 miles at a time multiple times per day.
• Manual Dexterity - Infrequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment
• Ascending / Descending - Frequently ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles
• Observation / Eyesight - Occasionally required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors
• Communication - Frequently required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls
• Travel - Infrequently required to travel (up to 5%) and work extended hours when necessary.

Environmental & Hazardous Conditions
Frequently working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment
Infrequently exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.
Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.

No fixed deadline
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