Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Air Reps, a division of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, is a leader in HVAC solutions that are clean, comfortable and efficient. Air Reps' expertise and passion for people are our biggest talents. We bring the most comprehensive product offerings, unrivaled thought leadership, and customer-centric support to the commercial HVAC market. Engineering collaborative, reliable solutions is the name of our game.

Air Reps is seeking a professional and skilled individual for our Project Engineer position with our organization at our location in Bellevue, Washington.

Why work with us?

* Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires

* Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills

* Growth Opportunities - there is immense opportunities to grow your career

* You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

-an organization that brings opportunity to over 60,000 employees worldwide

Position Summary

The Project Engineer supports our Account Executives in the Pacific Northwest. This position assists with equipment selection, system design, & costing/bid prep across all Air Reps product offerings. When projects are awarded, the Project Engineer will assist with the submission, order and delivery of equipment. The Project Engineer will also manage, plan and coordinate activities of projects to ensure goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Position Responsibilities

May include;

* HVAC systems design and application of our manufacturer's product lines

* Problem solving using basic mechanical engineering principles & equations

* Troubleshooting to help solve field problems

* Equipment selection using software & pricing programs

* Thorough understanding of local & national codes/standards that apply to our industry & affect our equipment

* Understanding & staying up on industry trends as it relates to systems & equipment we sell

* Sales support, including giving general & job specific presentations

* Design support to include: accommodating all customer design criteria, trade coordination/fitment, budget pricing, energy analysis & life cycle costing

* Basis of design support to include: generating schedules, plans, & specification

* Uses project plans and specifications to develop pricing for bids, as well as manages bid and submittal preparation for plan and specifications, design-build and miscellaneous jobs.

* Assist with job take-offs and estimating.

* Bid preparation to include: costing of equipment to match plans/specs, optimizing of costs & competitive analysis, proposal preparation as it relates to inclusions & exclusions

* Field installation/commissioning coordination support

* Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects

* Take part in jobsite, or office meetings, w/ customers to discuss equipment & solutions to problems

* Prepare project reports for management, client, or others

* Confers with project personnel/contractor to provide technical advice and resolve problems

* Set up new jobs, and maintain all job information/status, in CRM and SharePoint, as needed

* Record and track order acknowledgement and terms of sale to the customer

* Communicate and update customer and Account Executive on shipping schedule, as well as coordinates shipments and deliveries of product to jobsites

* Assist with startup preparations and onsite technical requested assistance.

* Resolve discrepancies in job progression to ensure client satisfaction.

* Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope

* Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

* Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision

* Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals

* Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge & Skills

* Basic understanding of…