Project Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, engineer, and estimate critical power construction projects.

• Develop designs for strategic, large-scale, and technically intricate projects.

• Provide support during the construction phase of designs.

• Act as a subject matter expert to resolve technical issues.

• Enhance tools, templates, and software utilized for estimations, designs, and supporting documentation.

• Clarify project scope in collaboration with clients.

• Facilitate discussions with professional engineering and architectural teams.

• Engage specialized technical resources as required.

• Collaborate with equipment vendors to ensure adherence to specifications.

• Conduct system reliability calculations.

• Engineer control and monitoring systems.

• Advise sales and estimating teams on costing and pricing proposals.

• Assist the sales team in presenting solutions to clients.

• Support Sales and Operations teams in nurturing client relationships.

• Aid Project Managers and installation teams during construction to adhere to schedules and budgets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Quote and execute field projects in critical facilities environments.

• Supervise design and estimation deliverables from team members.

• Establish, monitor, and update team KPIs alongside the Manager, PMO.

• Mentor estimators, project managers, and sales staff in technical issues.

• Develop and refine tools and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Identify customer requirements and offer cost-effective, innovative recommendations.

• Generate, read, interpret, and explain RFQs, SOWs, drawings, and related documents.

• Assist in identifying and qualifying new market opportunities.

• Communicate effectively with customers, technicians, and project coordinators.

• Formulate overall strategies and plans for project execution.

• Manage change control processes and implement approved modifications.

• Assist in preparing close-out documentation.

• Prepare and review post-mortem analyses.

• Review financials with Sales and Operations management.

• Take part in project design and management decision-making.

• Promote continuous improvement and quality enhancement.

• Adhere to corporate and general safety best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred) or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

• Experience in critical power, including protected DC power and AC power systems.

• Basic knowledge of cooling systems, control systems, AC switchgear, and generator systems.

• Background in project management and operations environment.

• Understanding of financial statements, budgets, and engineering economic calculations.

• Capability to create, document, and present design concepts to clients and operations.

• Experience collaborating with professional engineers and architects.

• Familiarity with construction techniques and the ability to apply them to design solutions.

• Proficiency in SharePoint and TEAMS.

• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.

• Experience with technical drawing software (AutoCAD, Visio) is required.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and make critical decisions daily.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Must obtain a Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract at regular intervals upon starting and during employment.

• Availability to respond to emails, calls, and correspondence outside of typical hours to support a 24/7 division.

• Travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Flexible spending options.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Comprehensive training programs.

• Initial company training.

• Role-specific software and tools training.

• Access to customer technical playbooks and standards.

• Health and Safety Manuals and Training Program.