Project Engineer

The Project Engineer assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by supporting the Project Manager, and the preconstruction and construction teams with estimating, project documentation, material procurement and selection. This will include involvement in the pre-job planning and the execution of the work as well as successful project close-out.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with DECCO clients, suppliers, and vendors
• Specification review and drawing interpretation
• Prepare detailed technical submittal packages
• Assist in the preparation of estimates and proposals
• Attend project site walk-throughs
• Material and equipment procurement and delivery coordination
• Maintain construction documents as required: turnover books, maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
• Change order estimating and processing
• Comply with DECCO’s construction standards and manuals

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, related field or 1 to 5 years of work-related experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and construction standards.
• Familiar with construction administration including proposals, estimates, submittals, and timesheets.
• Able to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Computer skills including a knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD/BIM software, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

• Office-based activities but also able to move around a heavy industrial work zone

Work Environment

• Office-based but can include field-based assignments as required
• PPE required on project sites including gloves, hardhat, eye protection, etc.
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Comfort Systems USA (DECCO, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.