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Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer with 2-5 years of MEP experience in commercial construction. They will work on commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Higher Education, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, and Commercial. The Electrical Project Engineer will work closely with all members of the project team. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing construction support for MEP systems.
• Participation and application of EIG’s Environmental Health and Safety Plan to consistently maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
• Understanding and enforcement of contracts between EIG and Subcontractors as well as EIG and DPR.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in the implementation of EIG’s policies and the execution of the project.
• Organizing the duties of other Engineers, Field Office Coordinator, Project Accountant, and other assigned project staff. This includes providing direction and prioritization.
• Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
• Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules. Working with the Superintendent to reduce project constraints’ impact on the schedule.
• Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
• Goal-oriented approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team (interfacing with Designers, Engineers, and Owners).
• Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with 100% hands on approach.
• Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
• Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
• Monitoring testing and inspection record and reports, safety inspection and accident logs and reports, record building permit inspections and signoffs.

Required Skills and Abilities

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the project’s current needs.
• A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems / conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
• Effective participation in team environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
• A strong work ethic, a “can-do” attitude, and a passion for construction.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably within EIG’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.