Project Engineer: Seismic & Wind Certification

Vmc Group; Bloomingdale, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vmc Group is seeking a Project Engineer to independently execute complex certification assignments for mechanical/electrical equipment subjected to seismic and wind events. You will guide junior engineers, review drawings, and author technical reports ensuring code compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, strong calculations experience, and proficiency with Inventor/AutoCAD and FEMAP/ANSYS. Travel is minimal but possible as projects require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in seismic/wind certification calculations; read manufacturing drawings.
• Proficient with Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Proficient with FEMAP/ANSYS or equivalent.
• Proficient in Excel for calculations and reporting.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex analyses of non-structural equipment (e.g., sheet-metal and structural steel components) to evaluate response to specified seismic/wind loads; select appropriate methods/assumptions and verify results.
• Review and synthesize customer drawings/models to define certification scope, constraints, and the engineering approach for standard and non-standard cases.
• Author clear, comprehensive technical reports that document inputs, methods, results, and code compliance, suitable for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Design and verify test fixtures for standard setups; collaborate with field/testing personnel to ensure adequacy, safety, and data quality in accordance with test plans.
• Coordinate test planning and logistics for higher-complexity projects; interpret test outcomes and reconcile with analytical predictions.
• Conduct peer and deliverable reviews (calculations, drawings, reports) and give actionable feedback; serve as a reviewer for complex assignments while collaborating with the Technical Specialist or Principal Engineer where they act as primary review authority per team guidelines.
• Mentor and guide Associate Engineers and Engineers on methods, tools, documentation, and professional judgment; support onboarding and skills development.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues within established standards; propose options with trade-offs and recommend the path forward.
• Drive continuous improvement of procedures, templates, and toolsets to improve quality, consistency, and cycle time across projects.
• Communicate proactively with management, field/testing team, and customers to align on scope, status, and risks.
• Identify and communicate scope deviations, potential concerns or issues to management promptly with recommended options or corrective actions.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Reading drawings

FEM/FEA

Excel for calculations

Project management

Inventor/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Inventor/AutoCAD

FEMAP/ANSYS

Job description

Vmc Group is seeking a Project Engineer to independently execute complex certification assignments for mechanical/electrical equipment subjected to seismic and wind events. You will guide junior engineers, review drawings, and author technical reports ensuring code compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, strong calculations experience, and proficiency with Inventor/AutoCAD and FEMAP/ANSYS. Travel is minimal but possible as projects require.