Project Engineer: Systems Integration & Deployment

Watchfire Signs, LLC.; Danville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Company Paid Life/ADD

Voluntary Life/ADD

401k with Employer Match

Vacation

Personal Time

Job summary

Watchfire Signs, LLC. in Danville, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and project-specific engineering support for the successful execution of customer and internal projects.

You will collaborate with Project Engineering leadership, R&D, Project Managers, Sales, Operations and Field Services to define accurate scopes and deliver installation-ready solutions that integrate Watchfire products with third‑party systems. The role includes travel to Danville and job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with engineering, design, and project management software tools.

Responsibilities

• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle from scope to installation readiness and validation.
• Analyze project requirements and perform standard engineering calculations for design, integration, and installation.
• Develop and maintain project documentation: drawings, schematics, diagrams, wiring details, and installation instructions.
• Qualify new products for project needs and create supporting installation, sales, and support docs.
• Assist with project estimating by supporting product selection, labor, equipment, and workflows.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to communicate technical requirements for hardware, software, and system integration.
• Review production, installation, and maintenance issues; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Use engineering and project management software to support planning, documentation, and execution.
• Assist Watchfire support staff with installation or post-installation needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation standards.
• Travel to Danville and jobsites as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English proficiency

Technical software tools

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering

Engineering Technology background

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Watchfire Signs, LLC. in Danville, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and project-specific engineering support for the successful execution of customer and internal projects.

You will collaborate with Project Engineering leadership, R&D, Project Managers, Sales, Operations and Field Services to define accurate scopes and deliver installation-ready solutions that integrate Watchfire products with third‑party systems. The role includes travel to Danville and job sites as needed.