Project Engineer

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East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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Overview

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in executing and overseeing engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet specifications, are delivered on time, and stay within budget. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and project managers, to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets. Your technical expertise will be key in identifying and resolving project-related issues while maintaining a focus on quality and safety standards. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting feasibility studies, preparing reports, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and your ability to communicate effectively will be essential in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for engineering and project management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a meaningful impact and driving the success of our innovative engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides technical engineering support on small-scale/moderately complex capital improvement and maintenance/repair projects from conception through completion, as assigned
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget to meet or exceed company expectations
• Provides design and engineering support to East Penn construction and maintenance personnel
• Prepares drawings and/or supervises the development of drawings to support all projects
• Reviews design documentation for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and related specifications
• Specifies and orders materials related to facility and process system expansion or renovation
• Collaborates with outside contractors or vendors to implement and complete projects
• Facilitates project meetings and coordinates activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design problems
• Ensures compliance to project specifications, the company’s safety program expectations, and all applicable regulatory codes

Qualifications

• • 0-3 years of experience in an engineering discipline
  • Prior project engineering or management experience, preferred but not required
  • Working knowledge of Project Engineering practices and tools to support projects
  • Microsoft Office (Using standard functions in Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Outlook)
  • AutoCAD drawing/interpretation capabilities including ACAD related software
  • Microsoft Project familiarity preferred
  • B.S. Degree or higher in Project, Civil, Industrial, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities