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SUMMARY: The Project Engineer II is responsible for providing a higher level of technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager. This is an exempt position for our Transportation division.
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
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is 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, 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, you will be contacted by a Baker Recruiter with a @baker-electric.com email directly from our organization.