Project Engineer

Albireo Energy; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albireo Energy in Gambrills, MD is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate engineering and field activities for new construction and renovations. You will lead the project team, subcontractors, and customers to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction while maintaining financial results.

The role requires travel in the Gambrills MD area and experience with Building Automation Systems, BAS programming, and coordinating with BAS engineers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years preferred.
• Understanding of building construction methods, HVAC controls, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience writing Building Automation Systems programs and graphics (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider, etc.).
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Self-starter with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with and facilitate communication to complete projects on or before the scheduled date.
• Develop shop drawings, submittals, databases, programs, and interfaces with BAS engineers.
• Provide QA of engineering packages and modify as needed before submission to customer.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications; maintain user standards throughout the project.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for coordination of all engineering and field activities related to assigned projects. These projects include new construction and renovations. Provide leadership support for assigned projects to the Albireo Energy project team, subcontractors, contractors, and customers to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction as well as positive financial results. This role requires travel within the Gambrills MD area.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Support the Project Manager complete assigned projects on or before the scheduled completion date by coordinating with and facilitating communication. This includes sales to operations turnover, application engineering, programming, and field execution.
• Demonstrate comprehension of project specific control sequences and related scope.
• Coordinate and collaborate with BAS application engineers to develop shop drawings, submittals, databases, programs, and graphical interfaces.
• Provide quality assurance of engineering packages prior to submission. Must have the ability to modify packages as necessary before and after submission to customer.
• Understanding of the scope of work, ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• High level understanding of end user standards and requirements. Maintain those standards for all scope and the life of the project.
• Proactively communicate technical issues to project managers and more senior level technicians as well as contractors and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to forecast revenues and re-estimate project costs as it relates to project execution.
• Support the project team by performing specialist and subcontractor coordination to maintain the project schedule and working relationships with other jobsite contractors.
• Maintain redlines, and coordinate field markups from the project team and submit As-Built documents.
• Coordinate and maintain commissioning requirements for third party commissioning and testing.
• Coordinate and manage the check-out, start-up, and commissioning activities to ensure the system is functional and complete.
• Report to work on time and ready to perform assigned tasks.
• Mentors and sets a good example for lower-level team members.
• Take part in solutions-based discussions with owners and project stakeholders.
• Attends and contributes to project meetings, as necessary.
• Looks for opportunities and risk to keep the project moving forward.
• Communicate with jobsite personnel from other trades to complete project objectives.
• Complete assigned training as part of the positions career growth plan.
• Support a performance-based culture, both team and individual, to assure continuous improvement and alignment with enterprise vision, mission, and objectives.
• Support a culture based on open/honest dialogue and involvement with all team members that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance.
• Support a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and site safety as well as other aspects of the business.
• Complete weekly timecards accurately and timely by 8am every Monday.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience of 4 years or more including vocational school, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer technology or similar field with 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Have a moderate understanding of building construction methods, HVAC Controls, electrical systems as well as mechanical systems.
• Able to execute HVAC Controls, Building Automation Systems projects with high level of contract and project complexity.
• Prior experience writing Building Automation Systems programs and graphics. Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider, etc.
• Experience dealing with a diverse and large number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines while maintaining control.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Self-starter attitude that is inquisitive, intuitive and has a willingness to learn and grow.
• Prior experience supporting construction and field employee groups, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative.
• Commitment to “open door” contact with all field employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document and report preparation.
• Key leadership competencies in addition to high ethical standards, strong values, integrity, drive to deliver results, pride in personal and team performance, diplomatic problem solving and decision making, building effective teams, and action orientation are fundamental imperatives.
• Must be committed, calm and professional at all times.
• Must use Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Visio. Other software includes AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.