Drafting Engineer

Zero Impact Solutions•Irvine, CA

10d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are an end-to-end Renewable Energy provider, offering products to commercial and enterprise clients in EV Charging solutions, Fleet Electrification, Solar Micro-grids, Energy storage, Hydroponic farming and Rain Water/Grey Water collection systems. We have been experiencing tremendous growth in all these areas and operate under several government rebate programs that ensure a steady and reliable flow of revenues. Our company handles the entire flow of providing these products and services beginning with Sales, Provisioning, Design and Engineering, Contracting and Construction, Servicing and Maintenance. We are a licensed C-10 contractor and operate construction crews in various areas of CA and soon the rest of the U.S. We are looking for people with strong work ethics and a commitment to excellence to join our team and contribute to the success of the company, and be part of a tight knit family at the same time. We expect nothing less than 100% effort and consistency in the positions we are looking to fill Overview of Position We are seeking an experienced Engineers to plan and oversee a wide variety of construction projects from beginning to end. The ideal individual will be able to come in with enough experience to start managing projects The ideal applicant will be highly organized, with the ability to plan ahead and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects under budget. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us.

Requirements

AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam skills required
Must know how to create, markup, edit and produce building plans
Must have knowledge of Electrical Diagrams, such as Single Lines wiring, conduits, etc.
Must know California Building Code in detail
Must be experienced in ADA parking requirements, sloping, path of travel, etc.
Must have basic understanding of trenching, running conduits, concrete padding.
Must know how to design as built site plans
Must know how to coordinate with Utility companies
Must be able to fully manage Permit applications, submittal, follow up and Inspections.
Must be able to qualify, hire and manage contractors for all needed trades
Must be able to budget and manage any given construction job end to end
Must communicate with vendors, partners and providers in an efficient and conducive manner to move work forward.
Contracting experience
Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
Highly organized
Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Excel
Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
Understanding of construction management processes
Able to plan ahead
Familiar with construction and project management software programs
Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources
Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
Excellent time management ability
Able to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE A PLUS
PMP or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee construction projects from beginning to end
Apply for Permits and other city/state requirements
Manage the budget and estimate costs
Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed
Keep track of inventory, tools and equipment
Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule
Prepare reports regarding job status
Resolve any problems that may arise
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
Train and mentor construction workers and construction laborers depending on the size of the project
Collaborate with subcontractors, engineers, architects and key team members of the project team
Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements
Obtain the appropriate permits and licenses from authorities for construction sites
Plan construction operations
Ensure all deadlines are met
Hire contractors and staff including construction laborers
Delegate responsibilities
Allocate and manage resources to ensure that they are available when they are needed throughout the construction projects
Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress on projects and prepare progress reports regularly
Handle any environmental or local community issues that may come up during a project
Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards