Project Engineer

StandardAero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Sp.*

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero (San Antonio) Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead facilities and energy-efficiency initiatives. You will coordinate construction timelines, obtain drawings, and guide internal engineering efforts across global sites.

The role emphasizes ESG projects and continuous improvement, with remote support and travel up to 30%. The position requires a mechanical/related engineering degree and 2 years of project-based experience, plus strong coordination and compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field as listed.
• 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or related role.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities projects end-to-end.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and coordinating trades.
• Knowledge of environmental, fire, health and safety standards.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis for capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and timelines for construction and site implementation projects.
• Obtain drawings and approvals through consulting services.
• Provide internal engineering guidance.
• Lead ESG initiatives including GreenERmro energy efficiency.
• Identify and develop energy and operational savings projects.
• Oversee trades and contractors for project and maintenance work.
• Execute projects as Project Manager, solo or in teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and facility systems for maintenance support.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance opportunities.
• Provide remote support to 30+ sites worldwide.
• Provide after-hours remote support.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Project management

Facilities engineering

Energy efficiency

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering field

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer

Location: 3523 General Hudnell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78226

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At Standard Aero (San Antonio) Inc., we use our ingenuity and expertise to tackle aviation's toughest challenges - from routine maintenance to the most complex repairs and overhauls. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture give you the tools to grow a meaningful career within a team you can count on for the long term.

What You'll Do

• Resource for strategic corporate projects. Design and implement various facilities initiatives with consideration to industrial ventilation, dust collection, cooling towers and heat exchangers, pumping and piping systems, chemical processes, wastewater, HVAC, area layouts, building envelope & grounds, and energy-savings improvements.
• Coordinate resources and drive timelines for construction and site implementation projects.
• Obtain professional drawings and approvals when required through consulting services.
• Provide Engineering internal company guidance.
• Focal for implementation of company Environmental Social Governance (ESG) projects including GreenERmro energy efficiency & environmental impact improvements.
• Identify and develop projects to support Continuous Improvement for various energy and operational savings initiatives.
• Assist with establishing and overseeing various trades and contractors for performing project and maintenance work.
• Execute projects small and large as the Project Manager, working individually or part of a larger team, with a large variety of concurrent tasks and projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment, facility, and engine test systems to provide technical support and coordination for the Maintenance Team.
• Establish preventative and predictive maintenance opportunities for facility systems and industrial equipment. Provide written and verbal feedback to internal customers requiring facilities engineering support for new and existing systems.
• Provide the above support remotely to over 30 sites globally.
• Provide remote or call-in support for critical after-hours facility and maintenance issues.
• Requires 30% of domestic and international travel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or in a related engineering field
• Two (2) years of experience as a Project Engineer, Facilities Engineer or a related role.
• Special Requirements: Work experience with: Overseeing all phases of project execution for multiple facilities projects
• Supporting Continuous Improvement for various energy and operational savings initiatives
• Interpreting and reviewing technical drawings; coordinating various trades and contractors
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, fire, health and safety standards, building, plumbing, and electrical codes
• Troubleshooting equipment, facility, and engine test systems
• Technical project management and strategic business management skills
• Technical structural, and mechanical engineering knowledge
• Ability to prepare technical scope and perform cost-benefit analysis for capital investments.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.