Fire Alarm Project Engineer

About the role

This position is based in our Fenton, MO or Fridley, MN office.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans and specifications to understand project scope and milestones, design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Prepares drawings and sketches, change orders, estimates, RFIs, material and labor cost codes, etc. to support construction project work.
• Stays informed of new electrical codes, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Assists project managers with budget tracking, customer billing, labor estimates, engineering, staffing, scheduling, job cost reviews, purchase orders, project status reports, and tracking of inspections, testing, and reporting.
• Participates in project status meetings and assists in developing meeting minutes for distribution.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all plans, submittal logs, record drawings and project logs, and assures that all are received, reviewed, returned, and disseminated to the appropriate parties promptly.
• Ensures submittals are thoroughly and accurately reviewed for content and conformance with the construction documents. Includes specification logs, RFIs, ASIs, change orders, inspections, and testing.
• Covers preconstruction activities as needed, such as construction planning and design, interpretation of design and drawings, projections, preparation of takeoffs, application of construction methods and bid packages.
• Researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation and other problems, conflicts and errors discovered.
• Conducts jobsite inspections of first work in place to assure accurate placement and conformance with the contract documents and the Company’s project quality assurance standards.
• Takes weekly job site photographs capturing the construction progress and records.
• Affords assistance in the implementation and interpretation of safety program details and ensures all OSHA requirements are met.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ensures maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• NICET certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Honeywell, Potter, Siemens, Notifier or other Fire Alarm systems is preferred.
• Experience with Accubida plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ensures maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• NICET certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Honeywell, Potter, Siemens, Notifier or other Fire Alarm systems is preferred.
• Experience with Accubida plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to stay updated with new developments in the field.
• Proficiency in using software tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and related technologies.

Benefits

At ArchKeySolutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees.

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.