Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Long Island based supplier of condenser efficiency systems to the power generation industry seeks a Project Engineer to work from our Farmingdale, NY office.

Since 1957, Taprogge America is recognized for setting the technological standards in the specialized field of cooling water circuit optimization. Taprogge is synonymous with the online cleaning of heat exchangers and condenser tubes with its innovative technologies for cooling water filtration and the Taprogge Continuous Tube Cleaning Systems. The application of Taprogge technology has been demonstrated and accepted, worldwide as highly efficient, reliable and eco-friendly. With more than 14,000 installations in more than 100 countries, Taprogge is the international market leader in the optimization of cooling water circuits.

Successful candidate must have:

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or other suitable discipline)

·       AutoCAD experience

·       Ability to use complete Microsoft Office software package

·       Electrical and mechanical equipment aptitude

·       Ability to travel

·       Project management/Organization skills

·       Self-motivated with an eagerness to learn

·       Detail-oriented mindset

The following attributes are a plus but not mandatory:

·       Bi-lingual (German and/or Spanish, etc.)

·       Prior power plant experience

·       Electrical drawings and/or PLC program logic experience

·       Pump sizing experience

·       Electric and pneumatic actuator experience

·       Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and/or ladder logic

·       Proficiency in fluid dynamics

·       Isometric drawings

·       Machining and/or welding knowledge

Responsibilities include:

·        Review project transfer data from Sales Department for each project

·     Interface with company management regarding technical and commercial concerns related to execution of projects

·     Prepare, coordinate, review and approve outgoing project engineering related and equipment drawings for issue to customer

·        Establish project schedules

·        Issue requests for quotations to suppliers/vendors/subcontractors for equipment/services required for the contract and negotiate terms and prices within budget

·  Generate purchase orders or subcontracts to supplier/vendors/contractors to release manufacture/purchase of all required equipment/services upon receipt of customers’ approvals of drawings

·        Maintain Project Document Status Lists and cost summaries

·        Issue monthly status reports to customers (if/as required)

·        Expedite orders/subcontracts

·        Visit vendors and jobsites as appropriate/required

·        Serve as project liaison with customer(s) and vendor(s)

·        Write and issue Instruction, Operation and Maintenance Manuals

·    Coordinate shipping of equipment including coordination and/or preparation of all required paperwork (packing lists, commercial invoices, etc.)

·        Write and issue invoices

·     Maintain communication with the Service Department regarding project startup, warranty issues, equipment design and performance and transfer assigned projects to the Service Department upon completion of respective contracts.