Project Engineer

Mcnaughton-mckay Electric Co; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mcnaughton-mckay Electric Co in Georgia seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineered solutions projects and coordinate with sales and technical resources. The role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering complex electrical projects while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

You will serve as the primary technical contact, collaborate across departments, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposal generation and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver multiple projects.
• Experience in proposal generation, costing, and delivery of solutions.
• Knowledge of UL508A, NEC, NFPA70E, CSA standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with Sales and strategic account decision-makers.
• Acts as primary technical contact for customers.
• Collaborates with internal teams to deliver projects meeting expectations.
• Organizes and controls all elements of a project from start to finish.
• Mentors Associate Project Engineers and supports compliance with standards.
• Assists in design, scheduling, and quality management.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Excellent verbal and written comms

Time-management

Self-directed

Lead technical personnel

Sales support capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5+ years of equivalent industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

EPlan

AutoCAD

Trend

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary:This person is responsible for the engineering and coordination of assigned Engineered Solutions projects and products. This individual will collaborate with technical resources and support sales personnel to plan, implement, and deal effectively with customers and contractual obligations. The Project Engineer is generally more experienced in larger, more complex projects and has demonstrated he/she can also handle some project management roles and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Develops relationships with Sales and the decision-makers within the identified strategic accounts.Acts as primary technical point of contact for the customer.Collaborates with internal resources to deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling all elements of a project.Works closely with other departments in order to vet prospective projects.Utilizes familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards to monitor compliance to accepted standards and methodologies including UL508A, NEC, NFPA70E, CSA, etc.Works with multiple discipline projects.Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality project management Carlson and engineering standards and practices.Assists Account Managers with the identification, design, proposal generation, costing, and delivery of solutions.Acts as the Project Manager for assigned projects managing any deviations or issues regarding design, schedule, or quality.Develops relationships with key technology suppliers and builds resources.Mentors Associate Project Engineers.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred/or 5+ years of equivalent industry related experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to assist in sales pursuits and strategies.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision (time-management skills).Ability to independently obtain objectives and be self-directed.Ability to develop and lead technical personnel.Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Trend business system.Solid knowledge of design and visualization software such as SolidWorks, EPlan, and AutoCAD.Reporting Relationships:Reports To: Engineering Supervisor, SolutionsDirect Reports: NoneEEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer