EJ has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high preforming individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: This position is located at our Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan.

SUMMARY

Supports, coordinates, and leads projects in the areas of design, planning, organization, and integration by performing the following duties personally or through liaison with other engineers, designers, consultants, suppliers, or others as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Formulates engineering solutions to problems and develops plans according to project requirements. This may involve technical studies, calculations, and research.

• Prepares specifications and designs.

• Consults with and receives proposals and quotes from contractors and suppliers.

• Prepares drawings, cost estimates, time schedules, written descriptions, and instructions for the project.

• Prepares requests for funds and justification for projects.

• Initiates purchases of necessary equipment, parts, or materials and then arranges for workforce to execute the project plans.

• Prepares applications and obtains necessary permits.

• Coordinates activities of contractors, maintenance, and production personnel to efficiently complete projects. Also, provides effective communication to all management and leaders.

• Monitors progress and adherence to plans and specifications to assure proper installation and start-up.

• Prepares project status reports and maintains communications between all parties involved to avoid conflicts and promote progress to completion.

• Resolves engineering design and/or installation questions.

• Prepares project status reports and maintains communications between all parties involved to avoid conflicts and promote progress to completion.

• Maintains project files and drawings, update and revise as needed.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Mechanical or Structural Engineering; and one to two years related experience and/or training.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  Ability toapply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

  REASONING ABILITY

  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

  COMPUTER SKILLS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software including AutoCAD and Solidworks; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies by location and may be loud.

  TRAVEL

  International and domestic travel required; Passport must be maintained.

  EJ is proud to be 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, disability, or veteran status.