Project Engineer

The Project Engineer (Industrial) manages customer projects in the industrial sector from inception to completion. The role prepares schedules, oversees project budgets and margins, monitors progress, and keeps sales, factories and customers informed.

The Project Engineer works with the outside sales team on technical quotations and manages multiple projects at once, setting each project's scope, budget, schedule, milestones and cadence to meet customer needs.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Quoting and sales support

• Work with the outside sales team to prepare technical quotations.
• Consult with salespeople, customers, engineers, owners and electrical distributors.
• Build long-term business relationships with customers.

Project execution

• Manage multiple customer projects at once, from inception to completion.
• Set and carry out each project's scope, budget, schedule, milestones and cadence.
• Coordinate customer schedules with factories to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor progress and keep sales, factories and customers informed.
• Listen to customer needs and manage expectations throughout each project.

Budgets and vendors

• Oversee project budgets and manage revenue margins.
• Negotiate with vendors.

Teamwork

• Collaborate with the team to build a clear plan for completing each project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• A proven track record of managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Strong time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer service focus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel).
• A team player who works well with a wide range of people and also independently.

Preferred

• Construction project management experience.
• Industrial or commercial experience in construction and electrical products, such as switchgear, transformers and motor control.
• A pattern of success in the electrical industry.

Physical requirements and work environment

• This role works on-site in the Billings, MT office, in a standard office setting.
• It requires extended periods of computer work and frequent phone and video calls.
• Nexus Power is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal employment opportunity

Nexus Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

This job description lists the main functions of the role. It is not a complete list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.