Project Engineer

Description:

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team at our­­­­­ St. Louis, MO Corporate Headquarters!

The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized insulation parts. With 12 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer (Electrical Project Engineer) is a key resource focused primarily on designing, developing, and managing electrical systems and industrial controls, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other team members to meet project requirements. This role also involves overseeing the installation of electrical systems in buildings and other construction projects, and ensuring that electrical systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure that all electrical infrastructure meets safety standards and project specifications. Project work will also support manufacturing, industrial controls, and facility engineering opportunities throughout North America. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

Job Duties

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all aspects of construction projects.
• Maintain detailed records of project progress, including reports and documentation of all activities.
• Specify installation requirements, develop SOW, obtain bids/proposals, and install new capital equipment.
• Ensure all electrical systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Standardize industrial controls and related processes and installation protocols throughout enterprise.
• Support PLC and control programming/troubleshooting.
• Integrate machinery components and autonomous machines.
• Serve as a technical resource for any electrical, mechanical, and industrial controls related issues.
• Support facility engineering and project managers of other facilities with difficult tasks encountered on projects.
• Technical reporting of new material, process, and key equipment capabilities (white papers).
• Assist manufacturing facilities with the implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Execute on approved engineering projects and tasks to realize ROI and to meet timeline, communicate to all stakeholders on project progress and organize project reviews as per plan.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Engineering (EE, ME)
• A minimum of 2 years' of proven experience in manufacturing engineering environment, project management experience leading capital projects, and electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of building codes for electrical installation and related for capital equipment installations in manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills.
• OSHA competency in industrial environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred

Travel

Travel may include up to 50% based on project work. Work is based out of the corporate office located in St. Louis, MO.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.

Reasonable accommodation(s) for the Corporate Project Engineer may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the position of Corporate Project Engineer. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees for the Corporate Project Engineer without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

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