Project Engineer, Energy Solutions

About the role

This position is based out of our San Jose, CA 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.
• Aids 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions.
• 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.
• Assists in the implementation and interpretation of safety program details and ensures all OSHA requirements are met.
• Builds effective relationships and communicates with customers, foremen, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Works with vendors and distributors on availability and pricing of materials, completion of quotes and other necessary procedure details.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• 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 or equivalent in work experience in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of construction engineering experience or project management experience with PV and energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with computerized estimating systems, Accubid and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, estimating, general industry safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Project management training, experience, and skills.
• Understanding of the project life cycle.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated superior organizational, detail orientation, customer focus and customer communication skills.
• Effective independent problem solving, collaboration, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong process orientation.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create, manage, and analyze spreadsheets, formulas, reports, and project-related data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, estimating, general industry safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Construction methods and materials knowledge.
• Costing, scheduling, and estimating skills.
• Electrical contracting and safety standards knowledge.
• Project management experience.
• Reading, interpreting, and understanding electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$70,300 - $100,000

Schedule

Frequent travel is required to job sites.