Junior Project Engineer

E2 Optics•Cedar Rapids, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Engineer supports project engineering, quality control, contract administration, shop drawing review, submittals, and related project functions. The role assists with project closeout, drawing and submission reviews, document control, RFIs and project data submittals, and label design and printing operations. The employee works with project and field teams to improve project efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement efforts. The position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%), and travel as required by E2 Optics. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction environment with usually moderate noise. The role involves sitting, frequent standing and walking, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional stooping or kneeling. It also requires regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, regularly carrying and climbing ladders to 20 feet, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces. The employee may need to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs if required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an applicable associate degree.
2–5 years of work experience in the low-voltage construction industry.
Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of construction technology, equipment, and methods.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and others.
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, time-management, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.
Ability to research information effectively and identify solutions to technical and design issues.
Ability to identify and meet customer expectations and requirements.
Ability to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies.
Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining work quality, prioritize, and multitask.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements and constructive feedback with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving materials, climbing ladders, and potentially working in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of experience in an administrative office setting.
Hyperscale data center knowledge.
Experience with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Promote company Core Values and support a family-centric culture.
Provide support for project engineering, quality control, contract administration, shop drawing review, submittals, and related functions.
Assist with project closeout, including reviewing test results, redlines, as-builts, warranties, and other contract-related closeout documents.
Assist in coordinating and reviewing drawings, submissions, specifications, bills of materials, project change requests, and document control.
Assist with collecting data and documentation for RFIs, project data submittals, and project- or task-specific methods of operation.
Coordinate with project and field management teams and field personnel to design, create, implement, and administer labels that comply with customer specifications.
Manage inventory control and monitor and track label-printing equipment, resources, and operations.
Collaborate with the project team to develop methods to improve project efficiency and profitability and promote continuous improvement.
Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site in alignment with corporate strategic goals.
Perform additional responsibilities as identified and assigned.
Travel as required by E2 Optics.