Electrical Project Engineer

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.•Altamonte Springs, FL

About The Position

The Project Engineer 1 assists with planning, developing, and coordinating on-site construction activities for large, extensive projects. This is a key technical role that may support multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity. The position performs skilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment, and provides technical support to construction efforts. The employee helps ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements, support the project schedule, and follow safety and quality guidelines and TCE policies and procedures. The role generally operates at construction job sites and may also work in an office. It requires travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida and may involve overtime, nights, and weekends. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 Microsoft Office products such as Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations used to calculate labor, materials, or project and work-order cost estimates.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English at a 12th-grade level.
Valid Florida driver's license in good standing, meeting company driving requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Supports the mission statement and core values; demonstrates honesty, integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, attention to detail, sound interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, problem-solving and critical-thinking ability, and the ability to manage confidential information and cope with changing job pressures.
Ability to perform essential functions and meet productivity standards, maintain regular punctual attendance, wear company-approved personal protective equipment, and perform the stated physical duties for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 planning and design, design interpretation, technical specifications, construction methods, design-conflict resolution and documentation, and constructibility reviews.
Develop, implement, and administer standard procedures and other work-controlling documents.
Represent the company, project, and/or department in 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 skilled labor duties related to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
Travel to job sites or offices throughout Florida as required; work overtime, nights, or weekends when requested.