Project Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

• Visits prospective job sites to determine and evaluate extent of work, job site conditions, and develop other pertinent information prior to bid submission.
• Prepares sketches and works with Drafter to develop construction drawings as dictated by project requirements. Performs engineering calculations i.e., heat transfer, stress analysis, material selection for design of refractory and acid proof linings, material selection for fireproofing systems; utilizes calculator and/or computer to compute technical data.
• Prepares bills of material and equipment for pricing and/or purchase and submits to Buyer. Discusses pricing, scheduling, delivery dates, and expediting with Buyer. Reviews material pricing with Project Manager.
• Checks warehouse for availability of material requirements for jobs. Prepares necessary paperwork for requisitioning warehouse material for transfer to job site.
• Coordinates all material requirements for jobs.
• Maintains liaison with Thorpe Products Company and other outside fabricating shops to expedite special items to job site.
• Works with Buyer to acknowledge receipt of material, tools, and equipment for project.
• Prepares work orders and forwards to Job Superintendents outlining scope of work. Discusses complicated or unusual jobs with Project Manager and Superintendents prior to commencement of work. Maintains liaison and availability to confer with Superintendents regarding any related problems of work in progress.
• Investigates safety aspects of project. Prepares pre-job safety checklist and forwards to Job Superintendents outlining specific safety requirements of the project.
• Adheres to and enforces Company safety policies and promulgates safety among Job Superintendents and field employees to comply with the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and client safety requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of and participates in project safety meetings.
• Maintains liaison with customer representative. Schedules meetings or advises customers of contract details, project planning, design changes, technical problems, pricing, invoicing, additions, or changes to the scope and/or contract.
• Visits jobsites and checks work in progress.
• Prepares job labor analysis information. Prepares field reporting forms by inspecting each work area and estimating the amount of work accomplished on each task. Analyzes projections of actual vs. estimated comparisons and determines if problems exist on various tasks and takes corrective action in the early stages of project.
• Reviews completed jobs and analyzes labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Assists Project Manager in initiating progress billings and final billings of lump sum projects.
• Maintains flexibility to handle several projects concurrently and ensure that each is progressing as required.

• Assists Sales Representative in Company sales efforts to develop and strengthen customer relationships. This would include preparing and delivering sales presentations to customers, soliciting work from existing and/or prospective customers, post-job follow up to ensure customer satisfaction, and making routine sales calls to existing and/or prospective customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable industry experience Insulation and refractory
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Technical skills in engineering management, quality assurance, and costing

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, while at job sites, the noise level may be extremely loud.
• The position is frequently exposed to heights and confined spaces.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at JT Thorpe Company is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between JT Thorpe Company and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Thorpe Specialty Services and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.