Project Engineer I

About The Role

The Project Engineer I/II is responsible for the support of functions related to construction management in the electrical construction industry. Projects may include performance of work for federal, state and municipal clients throughout the United States. The Project Engineer I/II assists with the preparation of plans, applicable specifications, and interfaces with and provides general project support to senior project management professionals.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Interpret applicable construction drawings and applicable specifications; update drawings as addendums are released
• Maintain accurate and updated set of construction As-Built drawings to be turned over to the owner at project completion
• May interpret issues in the field and/or contract documents to submit RFI's (Requests for Information)
• Affix review of plans and specifications and prepare a checklist of contract features which require periodic attention
• Generate agreements for subcontractors and vendors and manage agreement activities
• Affix cost estimates and track change requests/change orders as required
• Affix maintenance of accurate records - distribute pertinent and necessary information to field construction teams
• Affix project scheduling as needed
• Affix preparation of statements of work, submittals, change management and necessary daily and weekly reporting
• May be responsible to track and purchase materials, tools and equipment for construction
• Promote safety in construction operations and ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Inspect equipment, material, workmanship and finished construction
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed, and materials used conform to required specifications
• May create and submit closeout documentation, operation/maintenance manuals and As-Built drawings per contract specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions of this Position

Are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location

Regular and predictable attendance

About You

• 1 - 5 years of experience in the construction process of commercial electrical operations or general construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera at an intermediate or higher level
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think practically while remaining detail-oriented
• Operational knowledge in Bluebeam

What We Offer

• Compensation & Benefits
• Salary $60,000-$100,000 / year
• Commensurate with experience, paid weekly
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo
• Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Variety of voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents
• This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
• Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.