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Carmeuse Systems - Project Engineer

Carmeuse

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and execution of engineering activities related to assigned projects that meet the customer's requirement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning and execution of the assigned projects which ranges from small, packaged equipment to larger retrofit and capital projects. 
  • Interacting with customer to interpret their needs, requirements, and specifications. 
  • Preparing design plans in collaboration with design team and/or team leads according to company’s Quality Management System (QMS) procedures. 
  • Working with team leads in organizing and monitoring of engineering tasks related to projects. 
  • Preparing documentation, drawings or reports for submittal in accordance with applicable standards, specifications and codes. 
  • Verifying documentation calculations, equipment selection, drawings and other documentation prepared by engineering team. 
  • Preparing detailed design specifications for equipment vendors or other contractors, verifying compliance and working to resolve any technical issues/conflicts. 
  • Providing technical guidance for design team, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely problem free execution.   
  • Generating labor estimates and providing technical justification for design / scope changes.   
  • Working with applications/sales team in providing design feedback, interpretation / review of specifications and evaluation of proposed schedule/timeline. 
  • Working with field service in providing technical support and troubleshooting during installation, commissioning, and start-up of projects.  
  • Working with Manager of Project Engineering and/or team leads on design, process and efficiency improvements, as well as creation and maintenance of standard documents, templates and procedures. 

 

Minor/Occasional Duties:   

  • Conducting inspections and/or meetings at manufacturers, vendors and customer sites, as required to verify equipment compliance and/or correct assembly or installation.  
  • Reviewing and establishing quality requirement related to fabrication and assembly of shop activities. 
  • Researching, designing and developing equipment and systems as well as performing duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems. 

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (Education, Level of Experience, Language) 

  • Minimum of 5+ years’ related project engineering experience. 
  • Experience in Mining or material movement preferred 
  • Bachelor of Engineering or a technical science (Mechanical or Process engineering preferred). 
  • Member of professional engineering association(s) an asset. 

 

Needed Knowledge and Skills 

Technical Expertise: 

  • Ability to read engineering documents (such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical and electrical drawings). 
  • Understanding of the engineering and construction life cycle. 
  • Knowledge of North American standards related to municipal, mining, and construction industries. 
  • Strong commercial understanding of engineering contracts and project management. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Microsoft Project is an asset. 
  • Knowledge of CADD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) or Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools is an asset. 
  • Familiarity with fabrication and manufacturing processes: Understanding the methods and techniques used in the creation and assembly of components and systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. 
  • Vendor interaction: Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, maintaining strong professional relationships. 
  • Troubleshooting: Skill in diagnosing and resolving technical issues that arise during the engineering, fabrication, commissioning or operation, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. 

 

Project Co-ordination: 

  • Proven ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously. 
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
  • Experience with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. 
  • Attention to detail in project documentation and execution. 

 

Problem-Solving Skills: 

  • Ability to identify and address technical issues promptly. 
  • Creative thinking to develop innovative solutions. 
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging abilities. 
  • Critical thinking to analyze complex problems and devise effective solutions. 

 

Communication Skills: 

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Drafting, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, Applications, Sales, and Project Management teams. 
  • Ability to resolve conflicts: Facilitate clear and constructive communication, resolve misunderstandings, and foster a collaborative environment. 

 

Ownership and Accountability: 

  • Taking full responsibility for tasks, projects, or processes, ensuring their completion and quality. 
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver project outcomes with a high level of accountability. 

 

Other Skills: 

  • Strong team player: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to a positive and productive work environment. 
  • Ability to coach, guide, support, and develop others to enhance their technical skills and performance. 
  • Ability to inspire, and influence others to achieve common goals. 

 

Work environment: 

  • Typical hours:  40-hour work week – hours vary based on project load. 
  • Office and (occasional) shop environment. 
  • Opportunity to work in hybrid format.  
  • Moderate physical effort.  Requires a moderate amount of sitting for prolonged periods of time while using the computer.   
  • Travel to satellite office in Milton, Ontario, project sites, manufacturer’s facilities, customer sites, may be required. Travel estimate 10%

     

 

Benefits Package Includes:

  • Competitive Salary dependent on experience 
  • Group medical/pharmacy insurance options 
  • Dental insurance & Vision insurance
  • A 401k account with company matching contribution
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Insurance to provide additional coverage 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost
  • Employee Referral Program with bonus