Technical Project Engineer/Application Engineer

Job Description

Danfoss Drives, a global market leader in energy efficiency products and technologies in its core markets of HVAC-R, is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join the team. 

A person who can offer high quality engineering and support to our field sales team to ensure our full book of projects are implemented as per our engineering and contractual arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to move forward with an organisation currently undergoing planned growth and expansion.

If you are a tertiary qualified electrical engineer with impeccable project management skills and enjoy seeking innovative solutions to engineering problems, then this role is for you!

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Review of Electrical technical specifications and creation of compliance responses.
• Electrical calculations, including harmonics, motor loading etc.
• Selection of equipment based on specifications.
• Creation of tender responses and submissions.
• Interacting with customers to ensure specifications are met.
• Attendance at customer meetings as technical representative.
• Assist in writing detailed scopes of work.
• Assist in ordering required equipment for job.
• Manage and coordinate project schedule.
• Understand technical requirements for each project being delivered.
• Coordinate equipment orders and shipments to contractors and job site.
• Creating well defined scopes of work.
• Execute and complete quality assurance reports upon completion.
• Manage and coordinate project schedules.
• Create technical customer training programs.
• Define training agenda.
• Schedule on-site visits to perform training.
• Prepare training presentation.

Background & Skills

• Knowledge and experience of VSDs and their applications (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in the HVAC or Refrigeration Industries.
• Understanding of the tendering process.
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite, exposure to SAP and  Salesforce.
• Current driver’s license.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.