Knorr Brake Company · 3 hours ago
Project Engineer
Westminster, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expKnorr Brake Company is focused on the design and development of HVAC systems for passenger rail transit vehicles. The Project Engineer will be responsible for system design and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response
Perform system performance calculations
Prepare technical proposals
Develop new system specifications and documentation such as system descriptions, tests, and analysis
Develop system schematics (piping diagrams) and keep updated
Create system bill of materials, keep updated, and provide costing/weight estimates per system bill of materials
Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required
Provide customer “feedback” to design engineers and project management
Provide engineering task schedule input to project management
Review and approve customer manuals and training materials produced by the Engineering Services Department
Develop component specifications to meet requirements of the system
Provide quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
Check and verify the documentation created by other Systems Engineers
Develop new systems for the North American market, with new functions and features based on customer requirements
Provide technical support for the other Systems Engineers
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project manager
Bachelor´s degree in engineering, math, physics
Must possess knowledge and practical understanding of HVAC equipment or similar electromechanical equipment and principles
Thermodynamics
Physics
Systems calculations
Technical proposals
ISO Standards
Development of documentation
Preparing technical documentation
Knowledge of refrigeration systems
Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations
Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies
Substitute for the Team Leader for short periods to cover leaves of absence
Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested
Preferred
Rail experience is a plus
Benefits
Employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance
Employees will also be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan
Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year
Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook
6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use
Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements
Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary
Company
Knorr Brake Company
Knorr Brake Company is a transportation company specializing in brakes, doors, and HVAC systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kristen Perryman
Human Resources Business Partner Manager
Madison Stone, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Maryland Daily Record
2025-10-18
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