Industrial Project Engineer

Cox Air Systems is a family-owned industrial contractor and custom fabrication company specializing in industrial ventilation, dust collection, and engineered sheet-metal solutions for manufacturing and food-processing facilities.

As a small, fast-growing business, we operate differently than corporate engineering firms. Decisions are made quickly, engineers are involved end-to-end, and every team member has a visible impact. This role is ideal for someone looking to transition out of a rigid corporate environment into a hands-on, self-motivated, fast-paced role with meaningful customer interaction.

This position is intentionally structured for candidates who enjoy practical engineering, field engagement, and customer-facing problem solving.

This role blends engineering, project execution, and technical sales. You will work directly with customers in plant and factory settings to identify operational issues, develop engineered solutions, and help move projects from concept to execution.

• Support projects from initial concept through fabrication and installation
• Develop and review:
• Fabrication and shop drawings
• Field measurements and job takeoffs
• Coordinate closely with:
• Shop fabrication teams
• Field crews
• Project management and ownership
• Conduct site visits in active manufacturing and plant environments
• Assist with scheduling, materials, and scope changes
• Troubleshoot real-world fabrication and installation challenges

• Work directly with customers on a daily basis
• Walk facilities to identify:
• Airflow, dust, ventilation, or process issues
• Safety, compliance, or efficiency concerns
• Translate facility problems into engineered solutions
• Collaborate with ownership and estimating to:
• Develop scopes of work
• Support pricing and proposals
• Help “push” projects forward through clear technical justification
• Build long-term customer relationships through trust, responsiveness, and technical credibility

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in:
• Manufacturing plants
• Factory or production environments
• Comfortable interacting with customers, operators, and plant leadership
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Mechanical layouts
• Fabrication drawings
• Field sketches
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable wearing multiple hats

• Ideal for engineers who want more than desk work
• Strong mix of engineering, fieldwork, and customer interaction
• Direct exposure to business development and project ownership
• No corporate bureaucracy or narrow job boxes
• Clear growth path as the company continues to expand
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Union Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k Retirement Investing
• Long-term growth opportunities in a growing small business