Senior Project Engineer

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS)

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunities
Company paid medical
Dental and life insurance
401K
Excellent training
Great family work environment
Paid vacation and holiday

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer responsible for reviewing plans and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in mechanical design, and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with diverse projects and stakes while ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

  • High level of education and experience in engineering principles.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design and engineering calculations.
  • Effective team collaboration on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Review all plans and specifications thoroughly.
  • Complete all required project calculations and write technical reports.
  • Communicate with external resources for approvals and certifications.
  • Lead design reviews and check drawings for accuracy.

Skills

Applying engineering principles to electro-mechanical equipment
Completing engineering calculations
Mechanical equipment design
3D & 2D design with SolidWorks & AutoCAD
Sizing and selecting components
Strong communication skills
Power transmission equipment experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office
Risa or equivalent software

Job description

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About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make. Since being established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers. Learn more about us at www.jmsequipment.com.

Why join the JMS team?
  • Family owned and oriented workplace
  • Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry
  • Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success
  • Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential
We Are Proud To Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Company paid medical
  • Dental and life insurance
  • 401K
  • Excellent training
  • Great family work environment
  • Paid vacation and holiday
Job Summary

The Project Engineer position at Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is a vital member of the Business Unit. The Project Engineer is responsible for providing project calculations, thoroughly reviewing plans and specifications, creating submittals, and assisting project managers. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders, including product managers, project managers, and designers, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

Responsibilities
  • Thoroughly review all plans & specs
  • Color code plans & specs for responsible parties and extract relevant contract drawings
  • Fill out kickoff checklist documents with pertinent project information
  • Identify and create all necessary RFIs for project execution
  • Complete all required project calculations, including process and structural calculations, and write detailed technical reports
  • Adhere to project schedule and specifications to meet the project’s objectives and milestones
  • Communicate and coordinate work with external PE resources as necessary to obtain approvals and certifications
  • Select and specify purchased components based on calculations and project requirements
  • Obtain quotes and models from vendors, ensuring all specifications are met
  • Lead design reviews and perform thorough drawing checks to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Create comprehensive submittals, including catalog cut sheets, clarifications, and RFI’s
  • Review fabrication drawings and support manufacturing teams by addressing technical questions and design changes
  • Conduct thorough internal checks of all drawings and designs before submission
  • Interface on technical issues with project managers, design, manufacturing, purchasing, and field service
  • Provide guidance to technical writers and review O&M manuals
  • Some travel to plant sites required for field measurements, installation support, and troubleshooting
  • Follow all JMS, Inc. policies and procedures
Qualifications
  • High level of knowledge/experience with applying engineering principals to electro‑mechanical equipment
  • High level of proficiency with completing engineering calculations
  • Experience with the design of mechanical equipment, weldments, and assemblies
  • Experience with 3D & 2D design and detailing with SolidWorks & AutoCAD a plus
  • Experiencing with sizing and selecting components and created comprehensive submittal packages
  • Ability to work effectively & efficiently with project team members on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes
  • Experience with power transmission equipment including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts & bearings
  • Requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office: Teams, Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Desired Experience And Skills
  • Experience with Risa or equivalent structural design and detailing software
  • Experience with fabrication processes such as bending, punching, welding, machining, etc.
  • Experience with the municipal water and wastewater industry a plus
  • Experience with water treatment processes a plus
  • Experience with FEA and/or CFD is a plus
  • Registered Professional Engineering License a plus
Education
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field of engineering with equivalent degree
  • Combination of experience

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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