Equipment & Fleet Optimization Engineer

The Walsh Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Miami, FL is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support estimating teams with equipment selection, cost analysis, and fleet optimization for transportation projects. You will maintain cost databases, perform buy-versus-rent analyses, and coordinate with Asset Management on pricing and resale values.

You will stay abreast of industry trends like Tier 4 emissions and telematics, manage repairs and shop safety, and collaborate on weekly resource planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in equipment purchasing, repairs or asset/fleet management.
• Bachelor's degree or technical
• Experience with construction software is preferred.
• Demonstrated history of managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong follow up.
• Ability to establish relationships.
• Self-motivated.
• Critical thinking and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating teams through equipment selection and cost analysis for the defined project scope.
• Create and maintain a master listing of equipment Ownership and Operating costs.
• Consider additional costs for equipment transportation, mobilization and demobilization.
• Develop Rent vs. Own analysis and Buy-Salvage economics for bids.
• Integrate equipment needs into a resource-loaded schedule within the EMT tool.
• Research equipment brands, specs, prices, service levels and operating costs.
• Stay current on industry tech such as Tier 4 emissions, grade controls, telematics, hybrids.
• Manage hourly mechanic timesheets and repair authorizations.
• Conduct weekly shop safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Oversee the Outbound Inspection Program and shop tool inventories.
• Manage consumables and parts; coordinate repairs with outside vendors.
• Collaborate on weekly Resource Allocation Planning for future repairs.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Equipment purchasing

Asset/fleet management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical

Tools

Construction software

Job description

The Walsh Group in Miami, FL is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support estimating teams with equipment selection, cost analysis, and fleet optimization for transportation projects. You will maintain cost databases, perform buy-versus-rent analyses, and coordinate with Asset Management on pricing and resale values.

You will stay abreast of industry trends like Tier 4 emissions and telematics, manage repairs and shop safety, and collaborate on weekly resource planning.