Thorpe Specialty Services, a market leader for over 50 years, specializes in high temperature, severe service and complex refractory linings and acid resistant masonry. We combine material science, engineering practices (all in-house design) and experienced installation crews to provide true turnkey lining solutions for refractory maintenance and capital projects. See our website at: www.ThorpeSSC.com Position summary: The Project Engineer assists Project Managers by developing engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing written reports, technical specifications, and material specifications for construction services; and executing all assigned engineering and modification activities associated with various projects and facilities. Acts as a liaison with clients during scope definition and execution phases. Must be bilingual (English & Spanish). POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Visits prospective job sites to determine and evaluate extent of work, job site conditions, and develop other pertinent information prior to bid submission. Prepares sketches and works with Drafter to develop construction drawings as dictated by project requirements. Performs engineering calculations i.e., heat transfer, stress analysis, material selection for design of refractory and acid proof linings, material selection for fireproofing systems; utilizes calculator and/or computer to compute technical data. Prepares bills of material and equipment for pricing and/or purchase and submits to Buyer. Discusses pricing, scheduling, delivery dates, and expediting with Buyer. Reviews material pricing with Project Manager. Checks warehouse for availability of material requirements for jobs. Prepares necessary paperwork for requisitioning warehouse material for transfer to job site. Coordinates all material requirements for jobs. Maintains liaison with Thorpe Products Company and other outside fabricating shops to expedite special items to job site. Works with Buyer to acknowledge receipt of material, tools, and equipment for project. Prepares work orders and forwards to Job Superintendents outlining scope of work. Discusses complicated or unusual jobs with Project Manager and Superintendents prior to commencement of work. Maintains liaison and availability to confer with Superintendents regarding any related problems of work in progress. Investigates safety aspects of project. Prepares pre-job safety checklist and forwards to Job Superintendents outlining specific safety requirements of the project. Adheres to and enforces Company safety policies, and promulgates safety among Job Superintendents and field employees to comply with the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and client safety requirements. Assists in the preparation of and participates in project safety meetings. Maintains liaison with customer representative. Schedules meetings or advises customers of contract details, project planning, design changes, technical problems, pricing, invoicing, additions or changes to the scope and/or contract. Visits jobsites and checks work in progress. Prepares job labor analysis information. Prepares field reporting forms by inspecting each work area and estimating the amount of work accomplished on each task. Analyzes projections of actual vs. estimated comparisons and determines if problems exist on various tasks and takes corrective action in the early stages of project. Reviews completed jobs and analyzes labor, equipment and material costs. Assists Project Manager in initiating progress billings and final billing of lump sum projects. Maintains flexibility to handle several projects concurrently and ensure that each is progressing as required. Assists Sales Representative in Company sales efforts to develop and strengthen customer relationships. This would include preparing and delivering sales presentations to customers, soliciting work from existing and/or prospective customers, post-job follow up to insure customer satisfaction, and making routine sales calls to existing and/or prospective customers.
Essential Skills Required:• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or Construction Science discipline; OR equivalent experience.• Bilingual (English, Spanish)• Minimum of 2 years of applicable industry experience• Proficient with Microsoft Office• Excellent communication skills• Strong customer orientation• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level• Technical skills in engineering management, quality assurance, and costingNonessential skills and experience:• Bachelors degree in business administration, or related field• Insulation and refractory skills knowledge• CAD knowledge
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