Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Job Title:

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager within an airport-focused division that designs and delivers complex baggage handling and conveyor systems. You will support or lead projects through all phasesfrom conceptual planning and design to installation, integration, commissioning, and occupancywhile interfacing directly with clients and internal teams. The position suits a technically minded, highly organized professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is eager to learn unique, complex industrial material handling processes.

Responsibilities

+ Support or lead the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial material handling projects, with a focus on airport baggage handling and conveyor systems.

+ Participate in all project phases, including conceptual planning, design, fabrication, installation, integration, commissioning, and turnover to operations.

+ Interface directly with clients to understand project requirements, communicate progress, and respond promptly to questions and changing needs.

+ Assist in scheduling project activities, sequencing work, and monitoring progress to ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

+ Contribute to project budgeting and cost control by supporting estimating, tracking expenditures, and identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.

+ Coordinate internally with engineering, fabrication, installation, controls, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.

+ Use tools such as Excel and Bluebeam to manage project data, documentation, drawings, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Organize and maintain clear to-do lists, prioritize tasks based on customer needs, and adjust priorities as project conditions change.

+ Support or lead the preparation of project schedules, status updates, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Assist in the review of design documents, drawings, and specifications related to mechanical, electrical, and controls aspects of conveyor systems.

+ Help coordinate and support on-site activities, including installation, integration, testing, and commissioning, in collaboration with field teams.

+ Participate in estimating efforts for new work, including takeoffs, pricing, and evaluation of project scope and risk.

+ Contribute to the continuous improvement of project processes by sharing lessons learned and helping refine standards and procedures.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, partners, and team members, articulating technical and project information in an understandable way.

+ Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn the companys unique processes and systems, actively seeking feedback and applying new knowledge.

+ Support senior Project Managers by completing assigned tasks, following through on commitments, and proactively identifying issues and solutions.

+ Help ensure that project work aligns with customer expectations, safety requirements, and quality standards across all phases of delivery.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple market sectors, including airports, parcel, food and beverage, warehousing, and other industrial markets as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager in construction, industrial, or automation environments.

+ Hands-on experience with project engineering or project management for automation, airport, baggage handling, controls, or conveyor systems.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy for project tracking, reporting, and data management.

+ Basic experience with Bluebeam or similar tools for reviewing and marking up drawings and documents.

+ Demonstrated ability to handle internal coordination among multiple disciplines, including design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning teams.

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Experience with scheduling project activities and managing timelines in a fast-paced environment.

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Experience with budgeting and estimating, including understanding of project costs and financial impacts.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to create and manage to-do lists, prioritize tasks, and follow through on commitments.

+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate thoughts clearly and professionally to clients and team members.

+ Proven ability to work effectively in a…