A FirstCall Mechanical Company
Sr. Project Engineer
Location: Remote
WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?
KATS is a rotating equipment service and maintenance company serving customers across the United States. Founded in 2022, KATS partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2025.
FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
- Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
- Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
- Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
- Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Project Engineer who will have technical responsibility for assigned projects and/or products. In this role, the Project Engineer will set the requirements for inspections of equipment as well as the requirements for repair and reassembly. In addition to technical responsibility for equipment, the Project Engineer will create the technical scope for assigned opportunities. Although the Project Engineer needs to consider cost when developing solutions, he is not responsible for the commercial aspects of the project.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects, overseeing scope development, execution, and support from kickoff through completion
- Develop detailed technical scopes for proposals and post-inspection (DCI) work, collaborating closely with sales and business development teams
- Conduct job walks and site visits to assess project requirements, troubleshoot issues, and identify upgrade or improvement opportunities
- Interface directly with clients to define engineered solutions, lead technical discussions, and support presentations and project reviews
- Lead troubleshooting efforts in the field and shop, driving issues to root cause and implementing permanent corrective actions
- Coordinate with Field Service Superintendents, shop teams, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on project scope, inspections, and execution
- Support project logistics, including safety planning, scheduling, travel (flights, hotels, rentals), training, and overall job readiness
- Identify and qualify parts, equipment, and service vendors from a technical standpoint to support project success
- Develop and maintain technical standards, SOPs, and “Disassemble, Clean, and Inspect” (DCI) procedures for field and shop work
- Contribute to project management activities, including proposal generation, WIP tracking, change orders, and post-job lessons learned
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Field Crew
Preparation and Job Success
- Worksite Safety and Compliance
- Job Deliverables: Data Accuracy and Completion, Field Tickets, JSA’s, Inspection Forms, etc.
- Number of RCA’s completed
- Volume of proposals completed, volume of opportunities won
- Number of client visits with BD team
