Project Engineer

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

Sr. Project Engineer

Location: Remote

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

KATS is a rotating equipment service and maintenance company serving customers across the United States. Founded in 2022, KATS partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2025.

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW 

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:  

• Competitive Weekly Pay 
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans) 
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for Veterans 
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program 
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral 
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer who will have technical responsibility for assigned projects and/or products. In this role, the Project Engineer will set the requirements for inspections of equipment as well as the requirements for repair and reassembly. In addition to technical responsibility for equipment, the Project Engineer will create the technical scope for assigned opportunities. Although the Project Engineer needs to consider cost when developing solutions, he is not responsible for the commercial aspects of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects, overseeing scope development, execution, and support from kickoff through completion
• Develop detailed technical scopes for proposals and post-inspection (DCI) work, collaborating closely with sales and business development teams
• Conduct job walks and site visits to assess project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and identify upgrade or improvement opportunities
•  Interface directly with clients to define engineered solutions, lead technical discussions, and support presentations and project reviews
• Lead troubleshooting efforts in the field and shop, driving issues to root cause and implementing permanent corrective actions
• Coordinate with Field Service Superintendents, shop teams, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on project scope, inspections, and execution
• Support project logistics, including safety planning, scheduling, travel (flights, hotels, rentals), training, and overall job readiness
•  Identify and qualify parts, equipment, and service vendors from a technical standpoint to support project success
• Develop and maintain technical standards, SOPs, and “Disassemble, Clean, and Inspect” (DCI) procedures for field and shop work
• Contribute to project management activities, including proposal generation, WIP tracking, change orders, and post-job lessons learned

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Field Crew Preparation and Job Success
• Worksite Safety and Compliance
• Job Deliverables: Data Accuracy and Completion, Field Tickets, JSA’s, Inspection Forms, etc.
•  Number of RCA’s completed
• Volume of proposals completed, volume of opportunities won
• Number of client visits with BD team

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering – Preferably Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years of related field service and/or mechanical experience working with steam turbines, integral reciprocating engines or centrifugal compressors.
• Knowledge of industry and market trends.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Approachable and acts with integrity and provides excellent service to all levels of employees and clients.
•  Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
•  Strong mechanical aptitude with an Oil & Gas Industry background as well as the ability to use a wide range of mechanical tools and test equipment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work is performed at industrial, utility and field locations.
• Travel up to 70% required to customer sites and corporate locations.
• Able and willing to work day/night shifts, weekends and holidays as determined by client needs.

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Strategic Skills

Understands project objectives and proactively identifies field-level solutions to stay on schedule and within scope. Flexible in response to dynamic site conditions.

Operating Skills

Highly organized and efficient in managing crew activities and worksite coordination. Keeps jobs moving forward by addressing obstacles quickly and maintaining workflow.

Behavior Skills

A hands-on leader with strong work ethic and accountability. Maintains calm under pressure and builds a positive jobsite culture.

Reasoning Ability

Capable of making quick, sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Able to troubleshoot issues using real-world experience and logic.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Effective communicator who can collaborate with crews, subcontractors, and project managers. Dependable, respectful, and committed to team success and safety.

Environmental Requirements

This position requires daily travel to active job sites in various phases of construction. Must be able to work in outdoor and indoor environments, around heavy equipment and construction noise.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, and use hands to handle tools or equipment. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000