Engineering Jobs in Akron, OH

Provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA standards to create and draft fire alarm designs. This position works closely with Designers, Operations Manager, and various Project Managers. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:
• Ability to complete a fire alarm drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
• Ability to correctly plan out and complete all needed requirements for a project within set time constraints.
• Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
• Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Ability to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
• Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
• Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
• Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
• Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
• Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA72.
• Must possess ability and motivation to teach Design Trainees.
• May be responsible for taking on role as project leader and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Operations Manager.
• Works with other departments to service customers.
• Works to achieve company's annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
• Operates at all times in compliance with the company's safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the 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.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years' of fire alarm/sprinkler design experience is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoCAD is required.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements 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 regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The strength rating for this position is classified as light work which entails exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. This position is an inside position with occasional requirement of eye protection. Operation of a computer, typewriter, visual aid equipment, headphone, telephone, drawing/drafting tools, dictating machine, transcribing machine, hand calculator, mailroom cart, copiers/fax machine are required. Understanding simple math, simple drawings, legal documents, simple memos, and business letters is required. Writing simple memos, summaries, and business letters is required.

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of electrical construction projects by assisting with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication among project stakeholders. This individual acts as a technical liaison between office and field operations, helping to ensure that the project runs efficiently, meets specifications, and stays on schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer plays a vital role in quality assurance, procurement tracking, and issue resolution across multiple phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Support the Project Manager in coordinating all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and scope documents to provide guidance to field personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist in identifying scope gaps, conflicts, or design discrepancies, and recommend solutions or clarifications.

Document Control

• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, as-builts, and change orders.
• Ensure all drawings and specifications are current and distributed to appropriate parties.
• Track and follow up on outstanding RFIs and submittals to avoid project delays.

Procurement & Material Tracking

• Work with purchasing teams to track material orders, deliveries, and lead times.
• Coordinate equipment and material needs between the office and field teams to ensure timely delivery to job sites.
• Maintain procurement logs and update stakeholders on procurement status.

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

• Assist in creating and updating project schedules and three-week lookaheads.
• Monitor field production and work progress; update tracking logs and help with delay mitigation.
• Attend project meetings, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items as needed.

Quality & Safety

• Support QA/QC efforts by verifying work conforms to plans, codes, and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections and testing activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Assist safety teams with safety audits, documentation, and reporting.

Closeout & Turnover

• Assist with compiling closeout documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate final inspections and punch list completion with clients and field teams.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably in electrical contracting or MEP trades.
• Internship or co-op experience in a construction-related role is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and project life cycles.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, ProjectSight).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular visits to active job sites, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and wearing PPE.
• Office work involves extended periods using a computer.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and occasional attendance at client or coordination meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with growth paths
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and development support (e.g., PE, PMP, OSHA 30, etc.)

Description:

United Protective Technologies is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to join our team in the high-performance coatings industry. The Account Executive will be responsible for generating new business, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth by promoting our PVD and DLC coating services across a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, firearms, medical, and metal forming.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• New Business Development: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets for PVD and DLC coating services.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts; maintain long-term, strategic relationships.
• Sales Process Management: Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact and quoting to closing, onboarding, and after-sales support.
• Technical Consultations: Work with engineering and production teams to provide technically sound proposals, advise on material compatibility, and ensure coating specifications meet customer requirements.
• Quoting and Pricing: Prepare and present accurate quotations; negotiate pricing and terms within company guidelines.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy and innovation.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records in CRM; provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity reports to management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand customer engineering drawings/specs.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical understanding of thin film coatings.
• Blueprint and Spec Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, coating specifications, and tolerances.
• Pipeline Management: Experience managing a sales pipeline of 30–50 active accounts with varying revenue potential and project complexity

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years in technical sales or account management, preferably in surface treatments, coatings, or manufacturing services.
• Familiarity with PVD coatings or similar technologies (e.g., plating, anodizing, heat treatment) is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.