Project Engineer 1

EFCO Corp.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

EFCO Corp. in Kent, WA is seeking a Project Engineer 1 to create visual representations of EFCO products for manufacturing and construction. The role supports other engineers and has no direct reports.

You will draft layouts, specify equipment for projects, and, under guidance, supervise tasks to meet requirements. Training includes EFCO core values and drafting standards, with travel as needed. The position emphasizes communication, mathematics, and technical skills, and requires up to 2 years

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent) before advancing.
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with other personnel to meet requirements.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure designs meet EFCO’s quality standards and customer needs.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Technical Skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

FE (EIT) certification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Purpose

The Project Engineer 1 role prepares visual representations of EFCO products for safe and efficient use in manufacturing and construction. This role supports other engineering positions within EFCO and has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and Engineering (75%)

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with other key personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure engineering designs align with EFCO’s Quality standards and customer needs.

Training and Standards (25%)

• Complete all required training, including EFCO’s core value training, policies, procedures, and forming systems.
• Learn and apply EFCO’s drafting and engineering standards.
• Leverage effective oral and written communication to ensure adoption of standards while fostering Innovation in engineering practices.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience: Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent if available) before advancing to higher engineering levels.
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Other Requirements: Problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus. Some travel is necessary.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work out of our Kent, WA location.

Physical Demands

Medium: Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 -25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing- Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc.: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing- Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
• Stooping- Bending at the waist: Occasionally
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Hearing- Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
• Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.