IT Project Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of IT infrastructure experience.
- 3+ years managing and implementing technical projects.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 administration.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
- Structured cabling and network rack deployments.
- Experience deploying and managing: Firewalls Managed switches Wireless networking VLANs VPN technologies
- Experience with surveillance camera systems.
- Experience with hosted VoIP systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client sites as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
- Certifications such as: Microsoft Certifications CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ Ubiquiti Certifications
- Experience with: Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki, and Watchguard network products Unified communications platforms (VoIP) Structured cabling projects Physical security systems Backup and disaster recovery plat
Full description
IT Project Engineer
Location: Southwest Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of Technology
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Engineer to lead and execute technology projects for our managed services clients. This role combines project implementation, technical engineering, client communication, and escalation support. The ideal candidate has strong experience deploying and managing network infrastructure, surveillance camera systems, VoIP solutions, and Microsoft-based environments.
This position requires an individual who can take ownership of projects from planning and design through implementation and documentation while maintaining a customer-focused attitude and a strong understanding of modern IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering
- Lead deployment and migration projects for SMB and mid-market clients.
- Design, implement, and upgrade network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless systems, and VLAN configurations.
- Install and configure surveillance camera and video management systems.
- Deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain VoIP telephone platforms and related hardware.
- Perform server, workstation, Microsoft 365, and cloud migration projects.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate project activities with internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
- Provide project status updates and communicate risks, timelines, and scope changes.
Network Infrastructure
- Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking environments.
- Implement VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and wireless network solutions.
- Configure firewall security policies and network segmentation.
- Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
- Perform network assessments and remediation recommendations.
Microsoft & Systems Administration
- Administer Microsoft 365 environments including:
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Teams
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Intune
- Support Windows Server environments.