Project Engineer

at  Uhl Company

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Uhl Company Inc is a Complete Building Solutions company founded in 1917. We offer expertise in all areas of Building Systems. Mechanical, Electrical, Security, Fire and Life Safety are what we do best. We offer careers ranging from HVAC, Industrial Building Engineering and Maintenance, Building Automation, Information Technology, Electronics Technology and Administrative Support. With offices in Maple Grove, Duluth and Calumet MI, Uhl Company continues to grow and offer top quality sales and service.
Our success is a reflection on the team we employ. We believe that in order to create an environment of teamwork, accountability must be at the forefront of our plan. We encourage our team to be the best that our industry and community has to offer. We are a team, not just a company.
Please visit us at www.uhlcompany.com for more details and current career listings.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Project Engineer you will be our point of contact for clients and execute design, programming, commissioning, technical support and project management services for building automation controls projects. In addition you will:

• Direct the project preplanning process, accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, develop schedules, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks, collaborate with project team to proactively resolve problems; set objectives and goals with specific measures.
• Proactively monitor costs and react to variations quickly; monitor labor reporting system to effectively control productivity; schedule subcontractors; escalate problems to management.
• Evaluate scope changes, additional work orders and the client’s needs.
• Coordinate work with other trades, perform start-ups and commissioning as needed.
• Determine equipment and materials required for customer’s system performance and proactively identify problems.
• Provide technical guidance to diagnose control system concerns and ensure occupancy comfort.
• Troubleshoot local controllers, communication wiring, programs and schedules to identify concerns and determine corrective action.
• Ensure proper measurement and verification (M&V) equipment functionality, including accurate data recording and storage.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced written, verbal, customer service and relationship building skills.
• High level organizational skills.
• Flexible, willingness to be able to adapt to change.
• Ability to work well with others both internally and externally including in stressful situations.
• Proficiency in standard office computer programs such as MS Office 365.
• Knowledge of industry is recommended but not required.
• Ability to operate effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or similar experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of operational concepts including planning, scheduling and logistics.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure of multiple projects.

WORKING CONDITION / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office environment: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping

Please refer the Job description for details