SUMMARY:

In partnership with the Project Manager, the Project Engineer has a responsibility for a project’s financial performance and team communication.  The Project Engineer is responsible for the successful delivery of medium to large building projects, developing project concepts and budgets, completing site assessments, and writing reports to create solutions for our clients.  This position is also responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Engineers and Designers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Licensed PE
• 10+ years’ project engineering experience from concept to client delivery in electrical system design, Building Electrical Systems, and Central Utility Plants.
• Experience in healthcare, government, commercial, manufacturing, and/or education required.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Experience working in integrated teams and mentoring junior team members.
• Experience in leadership role on a consulting team.
• Knowledge and ability to review drawings for quality assurance & quality control.
• Advanced knowledge in electrical engineering, associated systems, calculations, and construction methods.
• Experience with various analysis tools for electrical system design.
• Experience in electrical specification development and writing.
• Experience working with Revit and BIM.
• Experience with Arc Flash a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and supervises preparation of technical drawings and assessment reports. Develops typical details, specifications, and drawing standards including development of Revit standards in coordination with the team.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and technology updates and recommends changes in approach and client services, as appropriate.
• Provides design inputs and reviews of team members’ projects to verify conformity to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team, as required.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
• Performs site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies and to document and evaluate existing systems.
• Visits project sites during construction for quality, progress, and compliance review with specifications and standards.
• Reviews and provides responses on “Request for Information” and “Submittals” during the construction administration phase.
• Attends and participates in Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings as required.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support, as necessary.
• Mentors less experienced engineering team members.
• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with the team.
• Provides support to the Business Development team including write-ups of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events.
• Collaborates with Marketing in preparing RFQ and RFP packages.
• Performs and supervises preparation of technical drawings and assessment reports.
• Develops typical details, specifications, and drawing standards including development of Revit standards in coordination with the team.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and technology updates and recommends changes in approach and client services, as appropriate.
• Provides design inputs and reviews of team members’ projects to verify conformity to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team, as required.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
• Performs site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies and to document and evaluate existing systems.
• Visits project sites during construction for quality, progress, and compliance review with specifications and standards.
• Reviews and provides responses on “Request for Information” and “Submittals” during the construction administration phase.
• Attends and participates in Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings as required.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support, as necessary.
• Mentors less experienced engineering team members.
• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with the team.
• Provides support to the Business Development team including write-ups of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events.
• Collaborates with Marketing in preparing RFQ and RFP packages.

ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Committed to exceptional external and internal client service.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across the project team at all levels.
• Result driven by proper planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt and work independently or in a team environment.

 COMPANY CULTURE:

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Team focused with ability to collaborate well with internal and external team members.
• Effective listener and clear communicator.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to practice of business ethics.
• Promotes and upholds the Johnston values. Trust. Respect. Integrity.
• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

Johnston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HumanResources@Johnstonllc.com