Electrical Project Engineer

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.•East Lake-Orient Park, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer 1 assists in planning, developing, and coordinating on-site construction activities for large, extensive projects. This key technical role may support multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity. The role supports electrical system installation, maintenance, and repair activities, and helps ensure engineering work complies with company and contract requirements, supports the project schedule, and follows safety, quality, and TCE policies and procedures. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, with work performed indoors in a climate-controlled setting and minimal exposure to loud noise or temperature variations. The employee must also be able to report to job sites or offices throughout Florida. The role involves frequent communication with on-site departments and project stakeholders, as well as physical activity that may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds. Overtime, nights, and weekends may be requested.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in electrical system design, engineering, or installation.
Technical knowledge of electrical system design and operation.
Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
Experience with contract documents, including contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addenda, specifications, and change orders.
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications and applicable Local and National Electrical Code requirements.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations for estimating labor, materials, and/or project and work-order costs.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a 12th-grade level.
Valid Florida driver's license in good standing and ability to meet company driving requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Supports the company mission and core values; demonstrates honesty, integrity, and professional conduct.
Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; self-motivation; attention to detail; problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; and ability to manage confidential information.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds and wearing company-approved personal protective equipment.
Ability to travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida and work overtime, nights, or weekends when requested.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
Experience with Revit, Accubid, Bluebeam, or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled labor duties related to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
Develop coordination and electrical layout drawings.
Coordinate with the Estimating Department to quote change orders and with accounting to ensure accurate job information is available to management.
Assist in reviewing shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall schedule.
Provide technical support for construction, including construction planning and design, interpretation of designs and technical specifications, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts, and constructibility reviews.
Develop, implement, and administer standard procedures and other work-controlling documents.
Represent the company, project, and/or department during A/E, client, and project management meetings.
Communicate with on-site departments to resolve problems.
Help keep projects on schedule while following safety and quality guidelines and TCE policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.