Purpose of Position
This is an experienced position involved in non-routine and complex assignments. The Project Engineer works with the Project Manager(s) to develop design concepts which are incorporated into the final product by Staff Designers and Engineers. The Project Engineer, in the role of project leader, may be asked to handle some project management and business development tasks but will primarily work on technical aspects of project development.
The ability to work on several projects at once and to continuously reprioritize work is critical in this position.
Relationship to Others
Reports to the MEP Group Leader and works directly for the various Project Managers according to assignment under minimal supervision. May be assigned to perform as project leader. Helps mentor and develop junior staff. Client contact and contractor coordination is expected of Project Engineers for project review. Moderate amount of communication with the project construction team to minimize misunderstanding and conflicts and should be skilled in promoting coordination and cooperation of the in-house and outside project team members.
Limits of Authority
Project Engineers have authority to perform complex design duties under the direction of the Engineer of Record. These individuals may not change the scope of work or deviate from any other part of the contractual document without Project Manager approval. Project Engineers are expected to coordinate work of the staff within the project team.
DJG Professional Pathways
Associate (No Experience / Entry Level, recent Graduate) Staff (Some Experience, Typically 2-7 years)
Project (Mid-Level, typically 4-5+ years) Senior (Senior-Level, typically 5-10+ years)
All engineers and architects report to:
- Group Leader (Discipline-Specific)
- Project Manager (Project-Specific)
Typical Duties
- Provide schematic design information to Project Manager such as mechanical equipment room sizes and requirements
- Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents
- Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of mechanical or equipment rooms
- Coordinate ceiling and wall clearances with other design professionals
- Select details that will be used on project
- Document existing conditions and perform some system troubleshooting
- Edit specification sections
- Edit and coordinate control sequences for temperature control systems
- Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports
- Produce final punch list
- Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials
- Prepare addendum and change Initiate additional service requests and turn over to Project Manager for submittal to client
- Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for mechanical or plumbing systems and review contractor cost estimates
- Provide value engineering
- Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards
- In role of project leader, coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule, and quality.
- Use computer programs and spread sheets for engineering analysis and
- Edit word-processing documents and understand procedures for file saving, retrieving and transferring.
- Maintain neat and organized work area that allows efficient access to project information required by other team members.
- Other duties as assigned
Performance Dimensions
DJG strives to foster a culture that embraces curiosity, challenge, and growth. The traits below encompass the range of behaviors that contribute to DJG’s collaborative, customer-focused professional services.
The technical skill list above provides a good overview for what you can typically expect to do in this role, but you will also be asked to perform tasks you have never done before that may not be specified in this job description. Individuals who will be most likely to succeed working at DJG will demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Positivity – Can-do attitude
- Confidence – Approaches unfamiliar assignments with enthusiasm and ownership
- Curiosity – asks questions, seeks guidance from mentors, eager to continuously learn and grow
- Self-reliance – Makes reasonable attempt to solve design problems before seeking guidance
- Resourcefulness – Utilizes available resources (files, reference books, project documents) to enhance understanding of expected results
- Reliability – ability to complete tasks accurately, on-time, and with minimal supervision
- Results-oriented – asks for help and assists other members of the firm in completing the work necessary to deliver projects on-time and on-budget; willing to occasionally work beyond normal business hours to meet deadlines
- Resilience – adapts and perseveres through difficult tasks
- Proactiveness – does not wait to be assigned work or to elevate a concern that will need the attention of a colleague
- Strong Communicator – excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the desire to build strong internal and external relationships
Knowledge and Experience
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Engineering program
- United States Citizenship Required
- Completion of Professional Engineering License exam is Required
- Licensure with US State or territory with opportunity for reciprocity within Virginia and North Carolina
- Minimum of 4 years previous design experience
- Understanding and knowledge of current applicable codes
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Revit/BIM
- Working understanding of review authorities and how to effectively respond to comments
- Strong knowledge of MS Office
Preference will be given to Candidates with:
- Keep current on the “State of the Art” in their design specialty through review of periodicals and continuing education
- 5+ years of professional experience in consulting engineering design
- Revit (3D) Modeling experience
- Project Management experience
- Proposal preparation experience
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Williamsburg, VA 23185 or Raleigh, NC 27605
