Construction Project Engineer Jobs in California

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Level 2

SUMMARY: The Project Engineer II is responsible for providing a higher level of technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager. The Project Engineer II has limited customer and field interaction. This is an exempt position that is an individual contributor and may be temporarily positioned on a project site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervisory direction.
• Formulate project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, project milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines and project criteria.
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen.
• Discuss utility service, supply, or project related issues with inter-departmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and distributors.
• Evaluate all Requests for Information (RFIs) and call attention to areas of need.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings (single line, lighting, and switch gear quantity and type) for conformance to project documents.
• Organize and follow up on the submittal process ensuring project deadlines are adhered to.
• Create and issue the Subcontractors’ contracts with oversight of Project Manager.
• Assemble complete bills of material and coordinate with the Project Manager to finalize the purchase orders.
• Review, identify potential mistakes, and process change order requests.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of value-engineering and pre-fabrication opportunities.
• Develop project change order estimates and proposals at the direction of the Project Manager or Estimator.
• Perform all processes and procedures that support the project close out phase.
• Participates in meetings for project specific scheduling, budgeting, and planning with supervisors. Assists with two-week look ahead.
• Attend on-site project meetings with Project Managers when appropriate.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 1-2 years of electrical Project Engineer and/or combined electrical estimating experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or successful graduation of an electrical training program
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Familiarity with project management and estimating software
• Proven ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, theory, etc. is required
• Proven ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner both in-person and remotely

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.