Engineer II - Power

Granite Construction • Elk Grove, CA

3d

About The Position

This position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. It supports field engineering for electrical and facilities projects, including project controls, interpretation of drawings and specifications, construction quality, scheduling, material controls, documentation, estimates, and coordination with project teams and clients. The role may also supervise, direct, and mentor project staff.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with scheduling and take-off software.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and standards applicable to the discipline.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and work effectively with others.
• Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Be a team player.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Safety-consciousness while working around large construction equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Electrical construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for electrical and facilities projects.
• Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contracts, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and job costing.
• Interpret designs and drawings for craft workers installing materials to ensure specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with on-site departments to resolve problems, support quality construction, and maintain the overall project schedule.
• Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors; verify completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare and distribute required documentation, including status reports, punch lists, sketches of completed work, and material requirement calculations.
• Provide technical support and direction for project material controls, including delivery dates, construction schedules, and design requirements, to minimize additional costs.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.
• Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials.
• Develop estimating data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information.
• Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
• May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and ensure project standards are met.
• Help represent the company, project, and/or department at client and project management meetings.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans, including access to a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Two PPO medical plan options through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents.
• A 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans; the match vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level