Electrical Project Engineer
EIG Electrical Systems · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Providing construction support for MEP systems.
- Participation and application of EIG’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan to consistently maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
- Understanding and enforcement of contracts between EIG and Subcontractors as well as EIG and DPR.
- Aiding the Superintendent and Project Manager in the implementation of EIG’s policies and the execution of the project.
- Organizing the duties of other Engineers, Field Office Coordinator, Project Accountant, and other assigned project staff.
- Participating in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
- Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
- Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules.
- Working with the Superintendent to reduce project constraints’ impact on the schedule.
- Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
- Goal-oriented approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team (interfacing with Designers, Engineers, and Owners).
- Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with 100% hands-on approach.
- Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
- Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
- Monitoring testing and inspection records and reports, safety inspection and accident logs and reports, record building permit inspections and sign-offs.
Qualifications
- Flexibility and detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.
- Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the project’s current needs.
- A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems / conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
- Effective participation in team environment.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
- A strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for construction.
- 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably within EIG’s core markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.