Project Engineer

About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make.

Since being established in 1962,
Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers. Learn more about us at www.jmsequipment.com.

Why join the JMS team?

• Family owned and oriented workplace
• Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry
• Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success
• Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential
  

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Great family work environment
• Paid vacation and holidays

Job Summary 

The Project Engineer position at Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) is a vital member of the Project Engineering Team. The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects from conception to completion. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and engineering teams, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• The Project Engineer has responsibility for project calculations, timing, and quality.
• Adhere to project schedule and specifications to meet the project’s time objectives and milestones.
• Thoroughly examine project plans and specifications.
• Conduct detailed calculations including process calculations, structural calculations, and other technical aspects of the project.
• Write detailed calculation reports for project submittals.
• Work with external Professional Engineer (PE) resources to obtain necessary approvals and certifications.
• Obtain catalog cut sheets for project components and review them to ensure they meet design and project specifications.
• Conduct thorough internal checks of all drawings and designs before submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Interface on technical issues with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and field installation
• Some travel to plant sites required for field measurements, installation support, and troubleshooting.
• Follow all JMS, Inc. policies and procedures.

Qualifications 

• High level of knowledge/experience with applying engineering principals to electro-mechanical equipment
• High level of proficiency with completing engineering calculations
  
• 5 years of experience with the design of mechanical equipment, weldments, and assemblies
• 5 years of experience with 3D & 2D design and detailing with SolidWorks & AutoCAD
• Ability to work effectively & efficiently with project team members on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes.
• Experience with power transmission equipment including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts & bearings.
• Requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills.

Desired Experience and Skills 

• Knowledge of fabrication processes such as bending, punching, welding, machining, etc.
• Experience with the municipal water and wastewater industry a plus
• Experience with Risa, Tekla, or equivalent structural design and detailing software
• Experience with FEA and/or CFD is a plus
• Professional Engineering License preferred

Education

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field of engineering with equivalent combination of experience

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.