Project Engineer

Job Description

Raymond West is seeking a driven Project Engineer for our Storage and Automation team. The Project Engineer is an entry to mid-level position with a specific focus on working with the sales team to develop storage solutions for to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. The Project Engineer will be responsible for designing concept and installation drawings using AutoCAD to provide for customer approval and for installations. The position may also require knowledge and ability to create and submit for construction permits based on the project.

Our Project Engineers work closely with the Sales team and other Storage and Automation staff to oversee design and engineering support of our project management team while maintaining Raymond's reputation, integrity, and customer-first approach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Develop storage design concepts based on customer operational requirements and data.
• Work with the Sales Team and customers to develop solutions.
• Development of 2D and possibly 3D CAD drawings to support the sales process.
• When needed, support the project management team with engineering and vendor communications.
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ensure quality standards maintained across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, solid organization, and planning skills.
• An understanding of Industrial Engineering work methods and related materials handling equipment.
• Assist customers to define initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity and/or space savings.
• Occasionally attend conferences, meetings, vendor seminars and training to stay current in the material handling equipment technologies industry and evaluate whether or not new concepts are applicable to our customers.
• Follow departmental and company procedures.

Preferred Skills or Experience:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficient with AutoCAD and other design software and tools.
• Industry experience with knowledge storage rack is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Knowledge of permitting and building codes is a plus.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision; demonstrate drive and initiative while responding to rapidly varying requirements.
• Effective communicating skills: in person, by telephone and in writing with Company, sub-contractor and customer employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated competence in application of concepts, designs, and engineering.
• Experience adapting to unexpected changes.
• Familiarity with estimating/quoting a plus.

Preferred Qualities

• Safety first mindset.
• Forward thinking, anticipating; proactive before reactive.
• Problem-identification that includes recommended solutions.
• Willing to continually learn new products, procedures, policies.
• Customer-centric viewpoint.
• Self-confident and able to accomplish tasks with minimum supervision.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time-management and phone skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Stable and successful career background
• Strong and ethical performance history
• Desire and dedication for a long-term professional career

EDUCATION and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Drafting, Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD.
• This position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, must be able to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Knowledge of conveyor design a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bi-lingual a plus. Be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English. Be able to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Be able to write reports. Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

RW provides competitive, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.