Mechanical engineer jobs in Princeton, NJ

Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company. EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, Louvers, Glass & Glazing and Waterproofing. EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards. Job Summary EDA is seeking a competent Technical-Focused Project Manager (known Internally as an EDA Project Engineer) who specializes in either Low Slope Roofing or Exterior Facade scopes. The Project Engineer will interface with internal project teams to assist with their particular needs by serving as the dedicated team member tasked with researching and providing all required technical support to our PM teams by gaining profound knowledge of our projects, assisting with product selection, creating submittals, overseeing 3rd party shop drawings and engineering calculations, along with providing material take-offs and material order lists with professional oversight and solutions to challenges with design and field conditions. A Project Engineer will work with various departments from project management to shop fabrication and field operations, in order to ensure balance across various aspects of the project from constructability, sequencing and coordination to fabrication and install. Additionally, a Project Engineer will strive to improve by continuing to learn and research advanced technology regarding best practices in the field leading to cost-effective solutions. A Project Engineer is generally located within the company and works alongside other professionals to meet customer's needs. They usually begin as Project Managers or Assistant Project Managers, and as they advance on their career path within the company will become transitioned to the role of Project Engineer through training and/or previous experience and technical knowledge of our scopes of work. Individuals with a firm holistic understanding of both the operational and scope aspects of projects tend to excel in this position. You'll be a member of our brilliant engineering team, contributing to the design and construction of new cutting-edge architecture. To be successful in this position, you should have hands-on experience with project management, advanced technical knowledge of building envelopes, strong attention to detail and an in-depth understanding of construction details, sequencing and coordination. It's also important that you have rock-solid self-management and communication skills to meet the daily demands of this role. Job Responsibilities Obtain expert knowledge of a project by researching and studying contract documents Develop and manage relationships with manufacturers and vendors Research products for performance requirements and code compliance Assist with product selection by procuring pricing and product data for all potential products Create all submittal packages required for our scopes of work Facilitate all shop drawings and engineering calculations Assist in reviewing and analyzing shop drawing details for constructability and best practices Provide value engineering alternatives and innovative solutions to enhance project needs Perform material take-offs and provide material order lists Oversee and facilitate off-site mockups and testing Provide technical support and problem solving for field conditions Serve as the technical expert in project meetings with our customers Collaborate with shop, CAD operators, other engineers and field staff Attend conferences and lunch and learns to continue education Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Capable of critical thinking, risk assessment, problem solving & predictability Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation Fluent in communicating ideas & concepts including visual diagrams Apply discernment and exercise proper ethical principles in all decisions Capable to attend meetings and effectively communicate with project team and customers Great computational and spatial ability Excellent oral and written communication Attention to detail Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors Project development and leadership skills are essential Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan Understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a design Proficient in Microsoft Excel, OnScreen Take-Off, Bluebeam Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related engineering field preferred Previous experience as a Project Manager or a similar role Knowledge and Experience working with Low Slope Roofing and/or Exterior Facades EDA Contractors is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.