Senior Project Engineer

Thompson Tractor Company

Pensacola (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company in Pensacola, FL seeks a Project Engineer to lead power systems projects from award to completion, coordinating with sales, consultants, and customers. You will size gensets, engines, and UPS units, prepare Autocad submittals, review vendor data, attend meetings, and develop specifications while maintaining records and delivering solutions.

A valid driver's license is required; experience with Caterpillar equipment is a plus; strong communication and project management

Qualifications

Knowledge of electrical codes
Understanding of AC power and DC control power
Ability to read/understand drawings and specifications
Understanding of PLCs and communication protocols
Telephone, written, and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Relationship building skills
Problem resolution skills
Project management capabilities
Mechanical aptitude
Computing skills including AutoCAD, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of projects from award to completion
Size gensets, industrial engines, and UPS units based on customer information
Provide Autocad drawings for submittals
Review project submittals and outside vendor information for compliance
Attend customer project meetings
Develop project specifications for customers, consultants, and contractors
Maintain detailed communications and records
Provide technical support for Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects
Provide pre-startup inspections as needed
Provide onsite support during startup of large projects
Coordinate startup with Service Department
Provide customer training if necessary
Make site visits with Sales Representatives to survey power system needs and make recommendations for customer solutions
Resolve problems with Sales Representatives, customers, consultants, and contractors
Host customers/engineers/contractors during factory training events

Skills

Electrical codes

AC power

Read drawings

PLC protocols

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

College Degree: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing power systems projects, industrial engine projects, and uninterruptable power systems projects from award to completion. Also provides technical support for the Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects. The Project Engineer must be able to manage multiple priorities at one time, work as a team member, and perform independently with little supervision. Relationships will be maintained with Caterpillar, end users, consultants, contractors, sales coordinators, service managers, service dispatchers, technicians and equipment manufacturers as well as other dealers. Individuals must embrace new technologies and be comfortable using new software and hardware products. The Project Engineer must demonstrate initiative, resilience, sense of urgency, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. A valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle are requirements for this position.

Job Details

Essential Responsibilities And Expectations

Manage all aspects of projects from award to completion
Size gensets, industrial engines, and UPS units based on customer information
Provide Autocad drawings for submittals
Review project submittals and outside vendor information for compliance
Attend customer project meetings
Develop project specifications for customers, consultants, and contractors
Maintain detailed communications and records
Provide technical support for Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects.
Provide pre-startup inspections as needed
Provide onsite support during startup of large projects
Coordinate startup with Service Department
Provide customer training if necessary
Make site visits with Sales Representatives to survey power system needs and make recommendations for customer solutions
Resolve problems with Sales Representatives, customers, consultants, and contractors
Host customers/engineers/contractors during factory training events

Qualifications

Education

College Degree: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Working knowledge of generators, engines, switchgear, automatic transfer switches and UPS units. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. Candidates must possess the ability to quickly acquire the following required Skills and Competencies:

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of electrical codes
Understanding of AC power and DC control power
Ability to read/understand drawings and specifications
Understanding of ancillary items: fuel systems, cooling systems, Scada systems, etc.
Understanding of PLCs and communication protocols
Telephone, written, and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Relationship building skills
Problem resolution skills
Project management capabilities
Mechanical aptitude
Computing skills including Autocad, Excel, Work and PowerPoint

Job Training

TTCo and supplier computer programs
Caterpillar programs
Power Systems training
New product training, CAT and allied
Safety training
Compliance training

Safety Summary

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in company office, worksite, or shop environment. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Sitting for extended periods of time, driving for extended periods of time, and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.

Physical Requirements