Project Engineer

We are one of the New York metropolitan area's leading specialty general contractors, with expertise in mechanical, HVAC, building automation, and customized maintenance programs. Our end-to-end solutions include designing, building, and installing a wide variety of systems that meet the needs of virtually every market sector, including commercial and financial services, technology, and more.

Penguin has been serving the New York metropolitan area for more than 60 years with professional and competitive commercial mechanical and facility maintenance services.

 

Our licensed professional engineers and more than 150 technicians expertly install, operate, maintain, and service mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems for clients in many different industries.

 

By applying our expertise to project design and installation, we help our customers to better understand effective project design and control installation costs. We also make sure they understand all long-term costs involved.

 

This individual will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager with planning and coordinating activities in the construction schedule. They will help with organization, scheduling, and implementation.  This individual must have the ability to support the Project Manager in resolving field problems as they arise. It is the responsibility of the Project Engineer to oversee and maintain an effective document control system. #penguin

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

 

• Support Project Manager in driving a project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Coordinate project documentation from bid to closeout.
• Review and check submittals, shop drawings, equipment data, material samples and/or manufacturers for compliance with contract drawings.
• Maintain logs and supervise RFI's, Daily Reports and Submittals.
• Collaborate with subcontractors regarding project needs.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executives.

 

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years related experience in mechanical or construction industry preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation is preferred.
• Pursuing Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus is preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other technical or construction programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software is preferred.

 REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

 Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. #penguin

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

 

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

 

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range:   $66,300 - $80,000 a year 

Other Compensation:   For example, indicate if the position is bonus or commission eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.