Senior Project Engineer

Hy-Tek Intralogistics; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Tek Intralogistics in Erlanger, KY, seeks a Senior Project Engineer to drive the engineering effort from turnover to customer-site implementation. You will lead medium to large projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure alignment with scope and schedule.

You will review sales documents, provide field installation support, and coordinate with project controls and vendors to deliver complete systems on time. This role requires travel and hands-on mechanical expertise.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mechanical engineering or equivalent related experience.
• 15+ years’ experience in material handling industry or equivalent preferred.
• Expert knowledge of conveyor, racking, storage systems and/or advancing technologies preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related tools, and willingness to use design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large-size projects and direct other engineers as needed.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers on Hy-Tek standards, vendor tools, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to improve drawing standards and processes.
• Present a professional image to customers and vendors.
• Review sales documents to ensure deliverables and components are included.
• Align engineering with project scope and schedule with PM.
• Perform engineering calculations for conveyor systems; outsources rack/structural work as needed.
• Coordinate with project controls to meet controls methodology.
• Assist with purchase orders for mechanical/structural components.
• Hold vendors accountable to scope deliverables.
• Manage project drawings and equipment lists through installation.
• Review installation package with field team prior to start.
• Provide field installation support and answer questions during installation.
• Support maintenance manuals and spare parts info from vendors.
• Provide as-built drawings at project completion.
• Maintain organized project folders.
• Develop skills to lead smaller projects while growing project size.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Conveyor systems

AutoCAD

MS Office

Problem solving

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Senior Project Engineer has responsibility for the engineering effort beginning at project turnover from sales through to implementation in the customer facility. A Senior Project Engineer will work with the project management and sales team to always ensure client satisfaction. The Senior Project Engineer may lead a team on larger projects or be the sole engineer on small to medium-size projects. The Sr. Project Engineer is the subject matter expert and will provide mentorship and guidance to Project Engineer levels I and II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large-size projects that may include providing direction to other engineers who are assisting on the larger projects.
• Capacity to handle multiple large-scale projects at one time while also handling small-scale projects and maintaining deliverables.
• Mentor newer, less experienced engineers. This may include but is not limited to Hy-Tek standards and procedures, vendor drawing programs and tools, etc.
• Work with Engineering Manager to improve group drawing standards, processes, and procedures to promote efficiency and a consistent product from engineering.
• Present a professional image to customers and vendors.
• Review all sales documents so that a full understanding of the deliverables is understood. Also confirm that all components needed to complete the project have been included by the sales team.
• Work with project management to ensure that engineering is aligned with scope and schedule of assigned deliverables.
• Complete engineering calculations (horsepower, conveyor speed, air, point loads, etc.) for conveyor. Racking and structural designs will be handled by an outside professional engineer.
• Work with project controls group to provide them needed information and ensure that the mechanical design meets the controls methodology.
• Assist in purchase order requests for mechanical/structural components.
• Hold vendors accountable to scope deliverables.
• Responsible for project drawings and equipment lists (approval, permit, installation, fabrication, etc.).
• Review installation package with field install team prior to installation start to ensure scope of work is understood and that no additional information is required.
• Provide field installation assistance for questions that may arise during installation.
• Assist/Support internal customer service with maintenance manual materials and spare parts information from project vendors.
• Provide as-built drawings at the completion of all projects.
• Maintain project folders so that they are organized and clutter free.
• Develop the skills to lead small projects while gaining the skills required to grow the size of projects engineered.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects at one time while maintaining deliverables for all.
• Work with the PM/Site Manager on permitting.
• Ability to travel and complete site visits for surveying, punch listing, trouble shooting, etc.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Formal training in mechanical engineering or equivalent related experience required
• 15+ years’ experience in material handling industry or equivalent is preferred
• Expert knowledge of conveyor, racking, storage systems and/or advancing technologies preferred
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude necessary
• Excellent problem solving, judgment making, and organizational skills
• Well-developed verbal / interpersonal skills with strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to complete several tasks simultaneously without error
• Capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of systems preferred
• Industry knowledge related to supply chain, logistics, material handling systems, and software such as WMS, WES, WCS, CCS, ERP, etc. is preferred
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Working Conditions:

• Travel generally requires about 35% of your time but could be higher depending on project demands.
• Occasional weekend and night required as project deems necessary
• Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities
• Working in a stationary position for an extended period
• Moving or traversing for an extended period
• Occasional ascending and descending scaffolding and/or mezzanines
• Operating computers for an extended period
• Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels
• Occasional movement and positioning of objects weighing up to 75 pounds

Job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.