
Project Engineer
Dandelion Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kingston • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Prepare detailed construction shop drawings for geothermal system installations, including piping layouts, borehole configurations, and equipment placement.
- Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for each project, optimizing for cost, availability, and performance.
- Perform AutoCAD drafting and modeling to create precise 2D/3D designs of ground loops, manifolds, and system integrations, and manage CAD file template structure.
- Complete head loss calculations for ground loop circuits to ensure proper flow rates, pump sizing, and overall system efficiency.
- Design ground loop heat exchangers, including sizing boreholes, determining loop lengths, selecting pipe materials, and incorporating site-specific soil and thermal data.
- Collaborate with sales, project management, and installation teams to refine designs based on site surveys, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete site visits for quality checks at various stages of installation with internal crews and external partners.
- Review and iterate designs to minimize installation challenges and maximize system longevity and performance.
- Stay current with industry standards (e.g., IGSHPA, ASHRAE) and contribute to internal tools and process improvements.
Requirements
- 3+ years of work experience with an emphasis on CAD drafting and quality control.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and spreadsheets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Ability and willingness to commute to Kingston, NY weekly for team working sessions.
Benefits
- Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Commuter benefits
- Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
- Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
- Pet insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AutoCADCAD drafting2D design3D designhead loss calculationspiping layoutsborehole configurationsbills of materialsground loop heat exchangerssystem efficiency
Soft Skills
collaborationquality controlproblem-solvingcommunicationattention to detail