About this role
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Project Engineer 1 supports the Project Services and Sales teams by preparing detailed quotes and proposals based on existing templates and customer requirements. This role involves performing bill of materials (BOM) resolution, quantity take-offs, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of project documentation. The Project Engineer 1 is also responsible for conducting basic technical evaluations, identifying potential discrepancies in project specifications, and collaborating with internal teams to address technical queries. Additionally, the role requires maintaining organized records of project deliverables and contributing to the continuous improvement of proposal and quoting processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTPUTS
1. Pre-Sales Support
a. Collaborate with Sales team and senior project engineers to understand and quantify customer requirements.
b. Participate in pre-sales meetings under guidance of senior team members.
c. Respond to functional and technical elements of RFI/RFP requests.
d. Support Senior Project Engineers in crafting technical portions of proposal scopes.
2. Research and Quoting
a. Research options and request quotes for outsourced components or custom products.
b. Assist in determining project specifications through analysis of product design and requirements.
c. Study performance standards and customer requirements to ensure accurate quoting.
3. Project Execution Support
a. Provide technical support during pilot implementation and evaluation.
b. Assist in training field resources on basic technical aspects.
c. Support document handover and training sessions for support groups.
4. Documentation and Process Improvement
a. Assist in developing and maintaining Project Services forms and documents.
b. Support the creation and updating of survey forms, drawings, and commissioning forms.
c. Collaborate with Field Services to gather feedback on implementations.
5. Customer and Sales Support
a. Answer basic internal and external technical questions.
b. Provide technical input to sales teams for strategy development.
6. Documentation
a. Document all necessary instructions per functions.
b. Maintain and update existing documentation.
c. Support process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
7. Additional Functions
a. Log all activities regularly in QuickBase or iTime.
b. Maintain accurate records of time spent on projects and tasks.
c. Support administrative tasks as needed.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Other facts
About Copeland
Copeland is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
We are addressing issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands, and complex global supply chains with innovations that:
Advance energy transition in heating, cooling and cold chain solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of refrigerants that reduced climate impact.
Safeguard critical goods like food and medicine through the refrigerated supply chain (cold chain).
Sustainability has been at the heart of who we are for over 100 years.
We are backed by 18,000 talented colleagues globally with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries – a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide.
Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Project Engineer I supports the Project Services and Sales teams by preparing detailed quotes and proposals, conducting technical evaluations, and maintaining project documentation. This role also involves collaborating with internal teams to address technical queries and contributing to process improvements.
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