Project Engineer - Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Engineering

Base Location:

Southwest AL- office assignment based on proximity to ATN office location

Report To:

Director

FLSA :

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops and conducts training and technical assistance activities for business and industry, particularly in the area of Industrial Maintenance Technology and Electrical Engineering.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to adhering to the policies and procedures as specified by the Alabama Technology Network, the host college, and the Alabama Community College System, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops and implements technical assistance and training projects for business and industry, particularly in the area of Industrial Maintenance Technology.
• Delivers projects as assigned. 
• Prepares reports, statistical data, and general information for use in evaluating effectiveness of industrial maintenance technology programs implemented for clients. 
• Travel to deliver and/or assist with Team projects as needed throughout the state, required. Frequent overnight travel may be required (approved travel reimbursed.)
• Submit documentation and reports to the Director or Central Office as requested.
• Collaborates on projects/activities with other ATN staff throughout the state.
• Collaborates on projects/activities with the Alabama Community College Workforce personnel throughout the state.
• Participates in Industrial Maintenance Technology Team and on ATN committees, as requested.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with prospective and current clients.
• Prepares all required training materials, including but not limited to sign-in sheets, handouts, manuals, and class evaluations. 
• Works with clients to complete client satisfaction and impact surveys.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of Industrial Maintenance Technology Team product line operations and strategic planning initiatives.
• Promotes ATN within civic, professional, technical, and industrial organizations and other agencies.
• Completes activities with companies within the goals and objectives developed each year.
• Utilizes Enterprise Planning Resources (ERP) system, NetSuite, to record time, expense, and other data in a timely manner.
•  Adheres to National Institute of Standards and Technology/Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST/MEP) guidelines and procedures.
•  Maintains professional credentials and participates in meetings and conferences of relevant professional organizations.
•  Assists with Team efforts of business development, marketing, communications, and public relations.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekend hours. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical area from an accredited institution.
• At least five (5) years’ full-time industrial maintenance technology experience in business and industry. 
• Understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with delivery and industry training.
• Effective and proven computer, presentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with various software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

 Note: Minimum of eight (8) years full-time industrial maintenance technology work experience in industry or manufacturing may be accepted in lieu of degree. 

 Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of mechanical principals used in manufacturing.
• Experience with one or more of ATN’s service delivery specialties (Quality Systems, Lean Enterprise, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering/Technical Services, Food Industry, or Leadership and Team Development).
• Experience in business development, marketing, sales, or public relations.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED IN JOB

·     Computers, projectors, copiers, and other related office equipment.

·     Equipment required for Team specialty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – STRENGTH RATING

Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record/file boxes. Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, sufficient hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard; sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials; manual dexterity and visual acuity to drive an automobile; speech and hearing ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone; ability to reach and pull materials from files and shelves; bending, standing, stooping, climbing, walking, carrying of light items such as paper, files, boxes, books, and small parts.