Project Engineer - Systems Integration & Installation

Watchfire; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life/ADD

Voluntary Life/ADD

Dependent Life/ADD

401k with Employer Match

Vacation

Personal Time

Job summary

Watchfire is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and project-specific engineering support across customer and internal projects. You will collaborate with R&D, Project Managers, Sales, Operations, and Field Services to define scopes and deliver installation-ready solutions integrating Watchfire products with third-party systems.

You will analyze requirements, develop technical documentation, and assist with project estimation while traveling to Danville and job sites as needed to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant engineering or technical project experience.
• Knowledge of AC electrical distribution, A/V practices, and networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects throughout 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-specific technical documentation (drawings, schematics, wiring details, 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 assumptions, equipment needs, and jobsite considerations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to communicate hardware, software, and system integration requirements.
• Review production, installation, and maintenance issues; assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Use engineering and project management software to support planning and execution.
• Assist support staff with installation or post-installation needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes and documentation.
• Travel to Danville and jobsites as needed for validation, troubleshooting, and coordination.
• Participate in training and stay current on Watchfire products and industry standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Engineering software

Project management software

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAx tools

Engineering documentation tools

Job description

Watchfire is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical and project-specific engineering support across customer and internal projects. You will collaborate with R&D, Project Managers, Sales, Operations, and Field Services to define scopes and deliver installation-ready solutions integrating Watchfire products with third-party systems.

You will analyze requirements, develop technical documentation, and assist with project estimation while traveling to Danville and job sites as needed to