The Project Engineer is an advanced technician responsible for overseeing all aspects of projects from needs assessment to installation and commissioning. This role requires a seasoned technician with expertise in handling complex control and DSP code, troubleshooting, and guiding less experienced technicians. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, and clients to ensure project requirements are met. Responsibilities include performing site visits, organizing project documentation, conducting design reviews, coordinating site planning, managing equipment installations, commissioning systems, and maintaining quality assurance. Additionally, the Project Engineer provides field supervision, training, and leadership to installation teams. This role involves working on-site as directed by Project Managers, developing project installation plans, and ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet project deadlines.

• Needs Assessment
  • Perform site visits as needed to assist Sales and/or Design in preparation of functional use cases and proposal
  • Organize notes and site visit pics and information and store in Project Folder
• Design Review – Cross reference SOW’s, BOM’s, and drawings to ensure accuracy of planned installation documents
• Site Planning
  • Work with Project Managers to ensure SOW Known Needs are addressed
  • Ensure facility is prepared for infrastructure installation
  • Conduct Site Visits as needed
• Liaison with clients, general contractors, and authorized service partners on-site
• Maintain on-site communication of active projects in coordination with Project Manager/Coordinator
• Work with PM/PC to build a project installation plan
• Install equipment as needed
• Manage commissioning and testing of systems
• Manage quality assurance of all systems
• Ensure field reports are completed in coordination with Project Manager/Coordinator
• Provide Training to less experienced technicians as needed
• Installation Team – work with PM and Project and Service Coordinator to provide leadership, quality management and direction to the Install Team.

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering or related role
• Proficiency in control and DSP code
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience in providing field supervision and training
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• AVIXA Certifications preferred (examples: CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D).
• Other Industry Certifications that are helpful (examples: DMC-E, DMC-T, SMART, RCDD, EST, CET, MCSE, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License with good Driving Record.
• Extended travel as much as 60%

About Smarter Systems

Smarter Systems is a rapidly growing systems integration firm specializing in making complex technology easy to use to increase corporate and education efficiencies from the workplace to the classroom. Our solutions include, but are not limited to, Interactive Meeting Spaces, Digital Display Technology, Extensive Audio Visual Design and Support, SMART Technologies for Education and Business, Learning and Assessment Solutions for the Classroom, Professional Development for Teachers and Business learners, Technical Support for Audio Visual and IT, and Change Management and Training to ensure Return on Investment (ROI). Smarter Systems is a growing small business that still contains many of the core employees that have been here since the beginning. We’re a business focused on values, family, growth and excellence. We believe in the solutions we sell. Every one of us is here because we have passion around the products. Our belief is that if every employee is passionate about our products, values and success, the possibilities are endless.

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