Project Engineer

Company: Northland Controls
Location: Fremont
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Northland Control Systems, Inc. is looking for a Project Engineer! The mission of the Project Engineer is to provide full support to the PMO, Program, and Project Managers by assisting with the scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing of technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality. What type of candidate Northland is looking for We strive to find the right kind of people, who respect the Northland way; they will emphasize taking on challenges, working hard, learning fast, and maintaining embracing accountability, all while having fun! Our culture and team are some of our strongest assets. We want to employ happy people, who bring a positive and energetic attitude to not only their work and the work environment. What you will love about this job You will be working for an amazing company that employs the most exceptional type of people. Our customers are worldwide, large corporate companies. Responsibilities Assists and supports both the PMO, Project and Program Managers by: Coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment documentation and information Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives Ensuring clients needs are met as project evolves Participates in site meetings Assists in preparing action plans using resources from time and budget projects Ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget and with high quality standards Assist in monitoring the project progress and respond to issues as they arise Acts as a point of contact and communicate project status to all participants Work with project and program managers to eliminate project blockers Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenses/expenditures Create and maintain project documentation, plans and reports Ensure standards and requirement are met through conducting quality assurance tests Managing small moves, adds, and changes Other duties as assigned Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. 2 or more years' field and project planning experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Planner, Project) Strong working knowledge of BlueBeam and PlanGrid Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, scheduled and step by step action plans Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices. Skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective organizational and problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong client-facing and teamwork skills Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing What Northland Does Northland Controls is a global security integrator with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, China, and India. We specialize in the design, integration, and management of enterprise security systems, including Lenel, Software House, and S2 platforms. Our team supports projects ranging from single-site installations to large-scale deployments across hundreds of corporate locations worldwide. With over 250 trained professionals and a global network of service partners, Northland delivers trusted, high-quality security solutions anywhere in the world. Our Mission To be the most trusted and influential leader in the industry. By delivering exceptional services across the world, we are determined to continually surprise our customers, the industry, and even ourselves—while having fun. Core Values Be Honorable Take on Challenges Do Whatever it Takes Our People Have Fun Position Overview: Project Engineer (Fremont, CA) Northland Control Systems, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer based in Fremont, California to provide full support to the PMO, Program Managers, and Project Managers. The Project Engineer will assist with scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality. What Type of Candidate We’re Looking For We strive to find individuals who respect the Northland way—people who embrace accountability, take on challenges, work hard, learn fast, and maintain a positive and energetic attitude. Our culture and team are among our strongest assets, and we want to employ happy people who contribute to both the work and the work environment. What You Will Love About This Job You will be working for an amazing company that employs exceptional people and supports worldwide enterprise customers at some of the largest corporate organizations across the globe. Key Responsibilities The Project Engineer will assist and support the PMO, Project Managers, and Program Managers by: Coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, documentation, and information Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives Ensuring client needs are met as projects evolve Participating in site meetings Assisting in preparing action plans using resources from time and budget projects Ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality standards Monitoring project progress and responding to issues as they arise Acting as a point of contact and communicating project status to all participants Working with project and program managers to eliminate project blockers Using tools to monitor working hours, plans, and expenses/expenditures Creating and maintaining project documentation, plans, and reports Ensuring standards and requirements are met through quality assurance testing Managing small moves, adds, and changes Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field 2 years of field and project planning experience Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Planner, Project) Strong working knowledge of BlueBeam and PlanGrid Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices Skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective organizational and problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong client-facing and teamwork abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Benefits Northland provides a robust set of benefit plans, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Keywords: Northland Controls, Palo Alto , Project Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Fremont, California