Project Engineer II - Electrical

About the Role

The Project Engineer provides technical support and administrative help to Project Managers and the business unit as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and business development support, including assistance with design, material selection, estimating, and creation of proposals, scope letters, and contracts.
• Participate in ongoing review, planning, and formulation related to the business unit, contributing to team goals and desired results.
• Assist with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, including:
  • Understanding project scope and managing budgets through value engineering.
  • Monitoring quality control provisions and coordinating work sequencing.
  • Issuing purchase orders, procurement, change orders, and contractor approvals.
• Assist with procuring subcontractors and monitoring their work quality and schedule.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through continual communication on scheduling, project progress, and feedback on performance.
• Attend jobsite visits, internal project meetings, and coordinate meetings, including tracking action items and follow-up.
• Help ensure project performance, operations, and delivery comply with design and specifications.
• Develop customer relationships to pursue long-term revenue opportunities.
• Utilize company standard documents for business development, proposals, subcontracts, purchase orders, and warranties.
• Confer with project managers and business unit leaders to resolve questions, complications, or problems.
• Accurate daily time and equipment reporting.

Requirements

• Project Engineer I (Entry Level):
  • Assists with coordination, preparation, data analysis, and compilation.
  • May help prepare estimates and inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Builds knowledge of company trade practices, job cost history, and contract status.
  • Develops skills in managing customer relationships, billing, and quality execution.
  • Requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 0-1 year of experience (including internships).
• Project Engineer II:
  • Meets all Project Engineer I requirements and serves as a project technical source.
  • Coordinates project components, including budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and quality controls.
  • Engages in client relationship-building activities to increase business revenue.
  • May run small projects or develop a book of business independently.
  • Requires a 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree and 1-4 years of experience (including internships).
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong technical skills, including experience with:
  • Project management, accounting, scheduling, inventory, and design software.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, email, time accounting, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Confident decision-making ability.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and sketches.
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to maintain technical expertise through continuing education.
• Basic knowledge of construction and renovation, including materials, methods, tools, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, customer service, and resource coordination.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, including:
  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs.
  • Occasional exposure to varying temperature and weather conditions.

Equipment/Tools

• Computer
• Calculator
• Tape measure
• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)
• Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt