Engineer II - Power

Granite Construction•Elk Grove Village, IL

4d•$79,972 - $119,958

About The Position

This position provides technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with engineering standards. It supports electrical and facilities projects through field engineering, job controls, drawing interpretation, documentation, material controls, construction planning, and estimating. The role may also supervise, direct, and mentor project staff and represent the company, project, or department in client and project management meetings.

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, and 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, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
Be a team player.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience are also considered.
Electrical construction experience.

Responsibilities

Provide field engineering support for electrical and facilities projects.
Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with the contract, budget, schedule, forecasting, and job costing.
Interpret designs and drawings for craft workers installing materials and ensure specifications are followed.
Work with on-site departments to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, and support the 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 on 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 as job requirements change.
Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials.
Develop job data, including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour, and equipment information, to support estimates and bids.
Research historical data and productivity analysis reports and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedents for future estimates.
May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to support individual development and ensure project standards are met.
Assist in representing the company, project, or department during client and project management meetings.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents.
Optional Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; immediate vesting