Project Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

This role includes travel to work sites as needed so living near a major airport is preferred. When not on site, work is fully remote. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Steam Management, Inc. (SMI) is a premier energy and water conservation contractor providing custom design/build solutions to commercial, institutional, municipal, and industrial facilities nationwide. Our projects include in-house survey, design, engineering, project management, commissioning, and on-going service of complex multi-discipline turnkey projects. PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION The Project Engineer collaborates closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to identify, develop, design, and manage energy and water conservation projects for clients. Responsibilities include creating detailed scopes of work that are quantified, priced, and presented across various vertical and geographic markets. The role entails travel for facility surveys and project execution, utilizing data capture methods such as electronic data capture, digital and infrared photography, ultrasound testing, and note-taking for RFP to IGA proposal generation, as well as project reporting. A home office is essential for backend tasks including proposal development, design work, and project management. The Project Engineer also functions as a project manager by selecting and managing subcontractors, specifying equipment, overseeing installation, coordinating commissioning, and providing on-site support. The position includes training in data modeling, budgeting project costs, and honing project engineering and management skills. Physical fitness is necessary for site walkdowns and accessing specific project areas. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to SMI safety rules, ensure compliance
• Conduct site surveys/audits/walk downs/LIDAR scanning in a safe and professional manner
• Develop and design mechanical scopes of work to be installed, including
• Model costs and savings for developed scopes of work
• Size and select required components and capital equipment
• CAD design (2D & 3D) and drawing development as required for engineering deliverables
• Manage project implementation
• Maintain organized project folders
• Work with and understand operations department functions and stakeholders
• Interact with customer personnel to gain knowledge of scope and access to work areas
• Maintain written status to SMI Sales, Engineering & Operations on project and implementation status
• Maintain written status updates to customer
• Maintain open lines of communication with customer, subcontractor, and SMI management
• Uphold Steam Management’s Standards of Quality and Excellence
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Travel as needed (approximately 50% - 60% average)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or related field
• 5-15 years of experience in a related role (extensive applicable professional experience considered as a substitute for an engineering degree)
• Hands-on piping and mechanical skills, including experience in steam system maintenance (preferred)
• Project management experience
• Client facing experience
• Experience with energy performance contracts (preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Project)
• Proficiency in Autodesk CAD software (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks, Revit)
• Ability to read and interpret piping, HVAC schematics
• Experience in HVAC electrical and controls design preferred
• Experience in process design (P&IDs, PFDs, heat and mass balance, equipment selection, energy calculations, etc.) preferred
• Equipment surveying experience - steam traps, insulation, compressed air, LIDAR scanning (preferred, but will train)
• Ability to work independently and remotely on projects
• Proven ability to drive tasks forward while awaiting necessary information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Professional demeanor and strong ability to collaborate effectively with all project stakeholders
• Enthusiasm about our work and vision, eagerness to have involvement in projects from business development through commissioning

SALARY & BENEFITS

• $90 – 110K annually plus bonus
• Highly competitive bonus packages (salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience)
• Company offered benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions
• Ability to work remotely when not on site
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Opportunity t

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